Old Maps of Thomas, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 11 historic maps of Thomas. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Thomas, IL maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Prophetstown
    1932 Map of Prophetstown
    1932 Prophetstown
    1932 Print · USGS
    Prophetstown and the Rock River valley are depicted here in the early 1930s, showing a rural landscape crisscrossed by an extensive system of drainage ditches and canals. Researchers can locate dozens of small schools and local landmarks, including Hamilton Grave Sch, the Lyndon Cemetery, and Denrock Station.

  2. 1936 Map of Prophetstown
    1936 Map of Prophetstown
    1936 Prophetstown
    1936 Print · USGS
    Whiteside and Henry counties are shown in the mid-1930s, defined by the Rock River and a dense network of prairie schoolhouses. Trace the Hooppole Yorktown and Tampico RR or find local landmarks like Thunderbolt Hill and St Marys Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois in the late fifties shows a landscape of powerful river industry and expanding transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Aurora and Joliet or locate sites like the Elwood Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park.

  5. 1982 Map of Yorktown
    1982 Map of Yorktown
    1982 Yorktown
    1982 Print · USGS
    In the early eighties, this portion of Bureau County remained a landscape of historic boundaries and prairie agriculture. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots through the Fairfield Ch cemetery and rural settlements like Yorktown and Thomas.

  6. 1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Dixon
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois in the mid-eighties was a land of river cities and expansive prairies defined by rail lines and private airfields. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oakwood Cem, the Sword Landing Strip, and Sauk Valley College while tracing the C & N W railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2012 Map of Yorktown, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Yorktown, 2012 Print
    2012 Yorktown
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Thomas, including Tampico, Yorktown, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Yorktown, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Yorktown, 2015 Print
    2015 Yorktown
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Thomas, including Tampico, Yorktown, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Yorktown, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Yorktown, 2018 Print
    2018 Yorktown
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Thomas, including Tampico, Yorktown, and other nearby areas

  10. 2021 Map of Yorktown, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Yorktown, 2021 Print
    2021 Yorktown
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Thomas, including Tampico, Yorktown, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Yorktown, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Yorktown, 2024 Print
    2024 Yorktown
    2024 Print · USGS
    This rural Illinois landscape near the Bureau and Whiteside county lines illustrates the deep agricultural roots of the region. Genealogists can locate small community burial sites like Yorktown Cem and the Fairfield Amish Mennonite Cem.

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