1980s Maps of Illinois

1. 1980 Map of Armington

   

   1980 Armington

   1980 Print · USGS

   The rural borderlands of Tazewell and Logan counties are captured here in the late seventies. Family historians can trace several pioneer burial sites, including Oak View Cem and Miller Cem, alongside the Illinois Terminal rail line.

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4. 1980 Map of Chicago

   

   1980 Chicago

   1980 Print · USGS

   The Chicago metropolitan area and the industrial shores of Northwest Indiana are captured here at the start of the 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the vast urban landscape through landmarks like Loyola University, St Casimir Cemetery, and the busy docks of Calumet Harbor.

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7. 1980 Map of Lincoln East

   

   1980 Lincoln East

   1980 Print · USGS

   The Logan County seat at the start of the 1980s reveals a thriving hub of education and transport in the heart of Illinois corn country. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Lincoln College, locate family sites near Lawndale Union Cem, or find old rail stops like Kruger Siding.

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10. 1980 Map of Chestnut

    

    1980 Chestnut

    1980 Print · USGS

    The rural landscape of central Illinois is captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the village of Chestnut. Family historians can locate numerous burial grounds like Donnan Cem and Hays Cem or trace the route of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad.

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13. 1980 Map of Nokomis

    

    1980 Nokomis

    1980 Print · USGS

    Nokomis and the surrounding coal-belt townships are captured here during the late twentieth century, showing the region's industrial and rural character. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like St Louis Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and Center Grove Ch among the rail lines and creek forks.

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16. 1980 Map of Minier

    

    1980 Minier

    1980 Print · USGS

    Tazewell County's rural landscape at the start of the eighties is centered on the rail junction at Minier. Researchers can trace old family sites and transport links through settlements like Mindale and Fravert, or locate burials at Broadway Cem and Camp Cem.

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19. 1980 Map of Lincoln West

    

    1980 Lincoln West

    1980 Print · USGS

    Western Logan County and the city of Lincoln are shown here in the 1970s, as the community expanded alongside the Illinois Central Gulf rail corridor. Genealogists can locate several rural burial sites like St Marys Cem and Reed Cem, or trace the development of Railsplitter State Park.

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22. 1980 Map of Emden

    

    1980 Emden

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Logan County agricultural corridor is captured here in the late 1970s, showcasing the rail-dependent layout of the Illinois prairie. Trace the historic route of the Illinois Central Gulf through Emden and Hartsburg, or find ancestral markers at Patterson Cemetery.

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25. 1980 Map of Waynesville East

    

    1980 Waynesville East

    1980 Print · USGS

    De Witt County in the early 1980s reveals a structured agricultural landscape shaped by railroads and prairie creeks. Genealogists can locate several rural burial sites like Evergreen Cem and Barnett Cem, or trace the Illinois Central Gulf rail line through Hallsville.

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28. 1980 Map of Mason City

    

    1980 Mason City

    1980 Print · USGS

    Mason City stands at the crossing of two major rail lines in 1980, anchoring a landscape of fertile prairie and creek bottoms. Genealogists can locate family plots at Cherry Grove Cem or Swing Grove Cem, and trace the path of Salt Creek down to Hubly.

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31. 1980 Map of Waukegan

    

    1980 Waukegan

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Illinois North Shore and Lake Michigan coastline appear at a point of high development in the early eighties. Trace the expansive grounds of the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Fort Sheridan, and historic Northwestern University.

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34. 1980 Map of New Holland

    

    1980 New Holland

    1980 Print · USGS

    New Holland and the surrounding townships of Logan and Mason counties are shown here at the start of the 1980s. Researchers can trace old transit lines like the Old Railroad Grade or locate family sites at Stephens Cemetery and Pool Hill.

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37. 1980 Map of Natrona

    

    1980 Natrona

    1980 Print · USGS

    The rural borderlands of Mason and Tazewell counties are shown in the early 1980s, documenting a landscape of rail-connected hamlets and extensive prairie drainage. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites like Allens Grove Cem, Egypt Union Ch, and the settlement of Natrona.

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40. 1980 Map of Greenview

    

    1980 Greenview

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Menard County prairie is captured here in the 1980s, centered on the rail hub of Greenview and the surrounding farmland. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Sugar Grove Cem or locate industrial sites like the large Quarry near Indian Point.

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43. 1980 Map of Middlesworth

    

    1980 Middlesworth

    1980 Print · USGS

    The rural landscapes at the Menard and Logan County line are captured here in the late twentieth century. Researchers can trace family history at Irish Grove Cemetery and Walnut Ridge Cemetery or follow the route of the Old Grade Railroad.

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46. 1980 Map of Morrisonville

    

    1980 Morrisonville

    1980 Print · USGS

    Morrisonville and Palmer thrive along the Norfolk and Western railroad in the early 1980s. Local researchers can trace family roots at several rural burial sites, including St Maurice Cem, Durbin Cem, and Morrisonville Cem.

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49. 1980 Map of Nokomis SW

    

    1980 Nokomis SW

    1980 Print · USGS

    Montgomery County farmland is seen here in the late seventies as industrial and recreational infrastructure began to emerge. Researchers can trace the development of Lake Glenn Shoals and locate landmarks like Mt Zion Ch and the Hillsboro Gas Storage Area.

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52. 1980 Map of Delavan South

    

    1980 Delavan South

    1980 Print · USGS

    Logan, Mason, and Tazewell counties meet in this 1980 survey of the Illinois prairie during a period of established rail and drainage infrastructure. Researchers can pinpoint historic family sites at Prairie Rest Cem and Thomas Cem or trace the Illinois Central Gulf rail corridor.

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55. 1980 Map of Mount Pulaski

    

    1980 Mount Pulaski

    1980 Print · USGS

    Mount Pulaski and the surrounding Logan County farm country are shown here in the early 1980s, just as the local rail network remained a vital artery. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Bowers-Templeman Cem, Lockenauer Hill, and the grain stops at Chestervale.

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58. 1980 Map of Waynesville West, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Waynesville West

    1981 Print · USGS

    Logan and De Witt counties appear at a transition point in the 1980s, defined by the rural rail lines and township grids of Central Illinois. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Berryhill Cem, the rail siding at Tabor, and the streets of Beason.

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61. 1980 Map of Kampsville, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Kampsville

    1981 Print · USGS

    The Illinois River valley in the early 1980s reveals a landscape defined by historic landings and limestone bluffs. Genealogists can trace family roots through several sites like St Anselm Cem and Eldred Mem Gardens, or locate old industrial landmarks such as the Schumann Quarry.

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64. 1980 Map of Broadwell, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Broadwell

    1981 Print · USGS

    Logan County in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep-rooted settlements and evolving infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous burial sites like Warrick Cem and Lucas Chapel Cem, or trace the rail lines through Broadwell.

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67. 1980 Map of Bedford, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Bedford

    1981 Print · USGS

    The Illinois River valley in the early eighties shows a landscape of riverfront settlements and managed bottomlands. Genealogists and local researchers can locate Montezuma, Bedford, and several family burial sites including Clemmons Cem and Adams Cem.

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70. 1980 Map of Perry East, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Perry East

    1981 Print · USGS

    Pike and Brown Counties appear in the late 1970s as a landscape of interconnected creek forks and small farming hubs. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds like Calhoun Cem, Rusk Cem, and Woods Cem near the banks of Mc Kee Creek.

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73. 1980 Map of Pearl East, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Pearl East

    1981 Print · USGS

    Greene County bottomlands and bluffs come alive in this early 1980s survey of the Illinois River valley. Genealogists can trace family burial sites like Likely Cem and Kinser Cem while historians follow the Illinois Central Gulf rail line through Hillview.

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