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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Payson, Illinois

Explore 11 historic maps of Payson from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Payson's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Payson's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Payson, IL maps

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  1. 1925 Map of Quincy
    1925 Map of Quincy
    1925 Quincy
    1925 Print · USGS
    Quincy and its Mississippi River hinterlands are captured in the mid-1920s, showing a landscape defined by river navigation and rail transport. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and churches, from St Ludgerus School to Zion Church and the Soldiers Home.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1925 Map of Liberty, 1972 Print
    1925 Map of Liberty, 1972 Print
    1925 Liberty
    1972 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois in the 1920s was a landscape of tightly knit farming communities and country crossroads. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like St Joseph School, Mt Pleasant Church, and the village of Plainville.
  7. 1927 Map of Liberty
    1927 Map of Liberty
    1927 Liberty
    1927 Print · USGS
    Adams County’s rural townships are captured here during the mid-1920s, showing a landscape of small agricultural settlements and tight-knit communities. Family historians can locate dozens of country schools and churches, including Seigel School, Tandy School, and Pleasant Grove Church.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1944 Map of Quincy, 1954 Print
    1944 Map of Quincy, 1954 Print
    1944 Quincy
    1954 Print · USGS
    Quincy and the Mississippi River valley are captured in the 1940s, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and rural parish schools. Researchers can trace the riverfront at Marion City, the grounds of the Soldiers Home, and historic sites like Zion Church.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1945 Map of Quincy
    1945 Map of Quincy
    1945 Quincy
    1945 Print · USGS
    Quincy and its Mississippi River crossings are captured here in the mid-1940s during a period of transition for its riverfront and rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots at local landmarks like the Soldiers Home, Melrose Chapel, and numerous rural schoolhouses such as Hickory Grove School.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Quincy
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi and Illinois River valleys are captured at a post-war crossroads as rail and river travel met the expanding highway system. Genealogists can trace family settlements from Quincy to Hannibal and smaller towns like Vandalia and Jerseyville.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Quincy
    1967 Print · USGS
    The river and rail corridors of the Illinois-Missouri border are documented here during the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace historic river landings and regional transit hubs from Quincy and Hannibal to smaller settlements like Meredosia and Roodhouse.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1971 Map of Marblehead, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Marblehead, 1973 Print
    1971 Marblehead
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Illinois riverfront south of Quincy was a landscape of managed floodplains and scattered settlements in the early 1970s. Trace family history at Craigtown Cem or follow the old Burlington Northern line through Marblehead and Bluff Hall.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1981 Map of Payson
    1981 Map of Payson
    1981 Payson
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southern Adams County in the early eighties reveals a landscape of wooded creek valleys and prairie farmsteads. Researchers can trace numerous local burial sites like Steward Cem and New Town Cem or locate rural landmarks such as the Krutmeier Landing Strip.
  28. 1986 Map of Quincy
    1986 Map of Quincy
    1986 Quincy
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region along the Mississippi River comes into focus during the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the legacy of river towns and rail hubs like Quincy and Monroe City or locate landmarks such as Mount Olive Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1996 Map of Marblehead, 1998 Print
    1996 Map of Marblehead, 1998 Print
    1996 Marblehead
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River bottomlands of Adams and Pike Counties are shown here in the 1990s as a landscape of levees and industrial quarries. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Craigtown Cem and Bluff Hall while exploring the shifting banks of Schaffer Island.
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