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Historical Maps of Knox County, Illinois

What stories do these 108 old maps tell about Knox County's past? From 1912 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Knox County's history through maps:

  • Trace Knox County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Knox County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Knox County, IL maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Canton
    1912 Map of Canton
    1912 Canton
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Canton, Farmington, and other nearby areas
  3. 1912 Map of Canton
    1912 Map of Canton
    1912 Canton
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Canton, Farmington, and other nearby areas
  5. 1912 Map of Canton, 1949 Print
    1912 Map of Canton, 1949 Print
    1912 Canton
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Canton, Farmington, and other nearby areas
  7. 1912 Map of Canton, 1949 Print
    1912 Map of Canton, 1949 Print
    1912 Canton
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Canton, Farmington, and other nearby areas
  9. 1915 Map of Avon
    1915 Map of Avon
    1915 Avon
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Bushnell, Avon, and other nearby areas
  11. 1915 Map of Avon, 1933 Print
    1915 Map of Avon, 1933 Print
    1915 Avon
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Bushnell, Avon, and other nearby areas
  13. 1915 Map of Avon, 1945 Print
    1915 Map of Avon, 1945 Print
    1915 Avon
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Bushnell, Avon, and other nearby areas
  15. 1925 Map of Galesburg, 1968 Print
    1925 Map of Galesburg, 1968 Print
    1925 Galesburg
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Galesburg, Abingdon, and other nearby areas
  17. 1925 Map of Galesburg, 1984 Print
    1925 Map of Galesburg, 1984 Print
    1925 Galesburg
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Galesburg, Abingdon, and other nearby areas
  19. 1927 Map of Galesburg
    1927 Map of Galesburg
    1927 Galesburg
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Galesburg, Abingdon, and other nearby areas
  21. 1927 Map of Galesburg
    1927 Map of Galesburg
    1927 Galesburg
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Galesburg, Abingdon, and other nearby areas
  23. 1927 Map of Galesburg, 1949 Print
    1927 Map of Galesburg, 1949 Print
    1927 Galesburg
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Galesburg, Abingdon, and other nearby areas
  25. 1930 Map of Glasford
    1930 Map of Glasford
    1930 Glasford
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Canton, Farmington, and other nearby areas
  27. 1930 Map of Glasford
    1930 Map of Glasford
    1930 Glasford
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Canton, Farmington, and other nearby areas
  29. 1930 Map of Glasford, 1950 Print
    1930 Map of Glasford, 1950 Print
    1930 Glasford
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Canton, Farmington, and other nearby areas
  31. 1931 Map of Galva
    1931 Map of Galva
    1931 Galva
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Galva, Oneida, and other nearby areas
  33. 1940 Map of Galva, 1957 Print
    1940 Map of Galva, 1957 Print
    1940 Galva
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Galva, Oneida, and other nearby areas
  35. 1940 Map of Galva, 1957 Print
    1940 Map of Galva, 1957 Print
    1940 Galva
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Galva, Oneida, and other nearby areas
  37. 1941 Map of Maquon, 1961 Print
    1941 Map of Maquon, 1961 Print
    1941 Maquon
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Yates City, Williamsfield, and other nearby areas
  39. 1941 Map of Maquon, 1976 Print
    1941 Map of Maquon, 1976 Print
    1941 Maquon
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Yates City, Williamsfield, and other nearby areas
  41. 1943 Map of Maquon
    1943 Map of Maquon
    1943 Maquon
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Yates City, Williamsfield, and other nearby areas
  43. 1943 Map of Maquon
    1943 Map of Maquon
    1943 Maquon
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Yates City, Williamsfield, and other nearby areas
  45. 1944 Map of Kewanee
    1944 Map of Kewanee
    1944 Kewanee
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Kewanee, Wyoming, and other nearby areas
  47. 1944 Map of Galva
    1944 Map of Galva
    1944 Galva
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Galva, Oneida, and other nearby areas
  49. 1944 Map of Galva
    1944 Map of Galva
    1944 Galva
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Galva, Oneida, and other nearby areas
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