Pastmaps logo
Try Pastmaps+

Historical Maps of Cowden, Illinois

What stories do these 12 old maps tell about Cowden's past? From 1941 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 Cowden's history through maps:

  • Trace Cowden'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.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Cowden's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Cowden, IL maps

(12)

  1. 1941 Map of St. Elmo, 1958 Print
    1941 Map of St. Elmo, 1958 Print
    1941 St. Elmo
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cowden, including St. Elmo, Effingham County, and others.
  2. 1941 Map of St. Elmo, 1970 Print
    1941 Map of St. Elmo, 1970 Print
    1941 St. Elmo
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cowden, including St. Elmo, Effingham County, and others.
  3. 1945 Map of St. Elmo
    1945 Map of St. Elmo
    1945 St. Elmo
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cowden, including St. Elmo, Effingham County, and others.
  4. 1945 Map of St. Elmo
    1945 Map of St. Elmo
    1945 St. Elmo
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cowden, including St. Elmo, Effingham County, and others.
  5. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cowden, including Decatur, Cass County, and others.
  6. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1977 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1977 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cowden, including Decatur, Cass County, and others.
  7. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1986 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1986 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cowden, including Decatur, Cass County, and others.
  8. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cowden, including Decatur, Cass County, and others.
  9. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cowden, including Decatur, Cass County, and others.
  10. 1983 Map of Beecher City
    1983 Map of Beecher City
    1983 Beecher City
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cowden, including Beecher City, Shelby County, and others.
Showing maps 1-10 of 12

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Cowden?
  • What is the oldest map of Cowden?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Cowden for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Cowden?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Cowden?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Cowden?
  • Where are historical maps of Cowden sourced from?