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1970s Maps of Illinois

Explore 276 historic maps of Illinois from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Illinois's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Illinois's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Illinois maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Clay City, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Clay City, 1971 Print
    1970 Clay City
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Clay City, Clay City Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Fairman, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Fairman, 1971 Print
    1970 Fairman
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Salem, Odin, and other nearby areas
  7. 1970 Map of Centralia East, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Centralia East, 1971 Print
    1970 Centralia East
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Centralia, Salem, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Seymour, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Seymour, 1971 Print
    1970 Seymour
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Bondville, Centerville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1970 Map of Enterprise, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Enterprise, 1971 Print
    1970 Enterprise
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Clay City Township, Keith Township, and other nearby areas
  16. 1970 Map of Flora, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Flora, 1971 Print
    1970 Flora
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Flora, Harter Township, and other nearby areas
  19. 1970 Map of Mahomet, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Mahomet, 1971 Print
    1970 Mahomet
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Mahomet, Mansfield, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1970 Map of Urbana, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Urbana, 1972 Print
    1970 Urbana
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Champaign, Urbana, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1970 Map of Secor, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Secor, 1972 Print
    1970 Secor
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Secor, Goodfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1970 Map of Starved Rock, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Starved Rock, 1972 Print
    1970 Starved Rock
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Naplate, Ottawa, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1970 Map of Baldwin, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Baldwin, 1972 Print
    1970 Baldwin
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Sparta, Marissa, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1970 Map of Cisne, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Cisne, 1972 Print
    1970 Cisne
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Cisne, Harter Township, and other nearby areas
  37. 1970 Map of Marseilles, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Marseilles, 1972 Print
    1970 Marseilles
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Marseilles, Seneca, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1970 Map of Bloomsdale, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Bloomsdale, 1972 Print
    1970 Bloomsdale
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Bloomsdale, Needmore, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1970 Map of Ames, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Ames, 1972 Print
    1970 Ames
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Red Bud, Ruma, and other nearby areas
  46. 1970 Map of Renault, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Renault, 1972 Print
    1970 Renault
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Maeystown, Fults, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1970 Map of Belvidere North, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Belvidere North, 1972 Print
    1970 Belvidere North
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Belvidere, Poplar Grove, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1970 Map of Capron, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Capron, 1972 Print
    1970 Capron
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Harvard, Sharon, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1970 Map of Bondville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Bondville, 1972 Print
    1970 Bondville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Champaign, Savoy, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1970 Map of Seneca, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Seneca, 1972 Print
    1970 Seneca
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Seneca, Langham, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1970 Map of Marengo North, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Marengo North, 1972 Print
    1970 Marengo North
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Hartland, Marengo, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1970 Map of Washington, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Washington, 1972 Print
    1970 Washington
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including East Peoria, Morton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1970 Map of Prairie Center, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Prairie Center, 1972 Print
    1970 Prairie Center
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Prairie Center, North Utica, and other nearby areas
  70. 1970 Map of Prairie Du Rocher, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Prairie Du Rocher, 1972 Print
    1970 Prairie Du Rocher
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Sainte Genevieve, Prairie du Rocher, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1970 Map of Serena, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Serena, 1972 Print
    1970 Serena
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Serena, Norway, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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