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Old Maps of Columbus, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Columbus with 7 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Columbus has changed over the decades.

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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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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