Historical Maps of Palmyra, Illinois

What stories do these 15 old maps tell about Palmyra's past? From 1923 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 Palmyra's history through maps:

  • Trace Palmyra's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Palmyra's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Palmyra, IL maps

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  1. 1923 Map of Carlinville
    1923 Map of Carlinville
    1923 Carlinville
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palmyra, including Carlinville, and others.

  2. 1925 Map of Carlinville
    1925 Map of Carlinville
    1925 Carlinville
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palmyra, including Carlinville, and others.

  3. 1925 Map of Carlinville
    1925 Map of Carlinville
    1925 Carlinville
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palmyra, including Carlinville, and others.

  4. 1931 Map of Carlinville, 1955 Print
    1931 Map of Carlinville, 1955 Print
    1931 Carlinville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palmyra, including Carlinville, and others.

  5. 1931 Map of Carlinville, 1966 Print
    1931 Map of Carlinville, 1966 Print
    1931 Carlinville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palmyra, including Carlinville, and others.

  6. 1931 Map of Carlinville, 1976 Print
    1931 Map of Carlinville, 1976 Print
    1931 Carlinville
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palmyra, including Carlinville, and others.

  7. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palmyra, including Decatur, Cass County, and others.

  8. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1977 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1977 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palmyra, including Decatur, Cass County, and others.

  9. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1986 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1986 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palmyra, including Decatur, Cass County, and others.

  10. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palmyra, including Decatur, Cass County, and others.

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