Old Maps of Columbus, Illinois

Explore 7 old maps of Columbus, spanning from 1925 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Columbus, IL maps

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  1. 1925 Map of Liberty, 1972 Print
    1925 Map of Liberty, 1972 Print
    1925 Liberty
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Payson, Burton, and other nearby areas

  2. 1927 Map of Liberty
    1927 Map of Liberty
    1927 Liberty
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Payson, Burton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Quincy
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Quincy, Hannibal, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Quincy
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Quincy, Hannibal, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1981 Map of Columbus
    1981 Map of Columbus
    1981 Columbus
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Burton, Lakeshore Hills, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1986 Map of Quincy
    1986 Map of Quincy
    1986 Quincy
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Quincy, Hannibal, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1995 Map of Columbus, 1998 Print
    1995 Map of Columbus, 1998 Print
    1995 Columbus
    1998 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Burton, Lakeshore Hills, and other nearby areas

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