1970s Maps of Calhoun County, Illinois

Explore 9 historic maps of Calhoun County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Calhoun County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Calhoun County, IL maps

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  1. 1975 Map of Foley, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Foley, 1978 Print
    1975 Foley
    1978 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of Missouri and Illinois are captured here in the mid-seventies, centered on the crossing between Foley and Batchtown. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Stonebraker Cem and Plummer Cem or trace the old Burlington Northern rail line.

  2. 1975 Map of Nutwood, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Nutwood, 1978 Print
    1975 Nutwood
    1978 Print · USGS
    Along the Illinois River in the mid-seventies, this survey reveals the dense backwaters and bluff-side communities of Jersey and Calhoun counties. Researchers can trace family sites near Nutwood and Rosedale, or locate recreational camps like Camp Piasa and Camp Potawatomi.

  3. 1978 Map of Clarksville
    1978 Map of Clarksville
    1978 Clarksville
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River bluffs in Pike County are shown here in the late seventies as the river-and-rail economy shaped the landscape. Researchers can trace local history through features like Lock and Dam No 24, Clopton Sch, and family-named landmarks like Ben Watts Knob.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1978 Map of Hamburg
    1978 Map of Hamburg
    1978 Hamburg
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Missouri borderlands along the Mississippi come into focus during the late seventies, showing the river’s complex channel and the steep bluff country. Trace historical river crossings at Hamburg Ferry and explore local landmarks like Indian Creek Ch and Sugar Loaf.

  5. 1978 Map of Pleasant Hill West
    1978 Map of Pleasant Hill West
    1978 Pleasant Hill West
    1978 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, the Mississippi River bottomlands were a complex mix of wildlife refuges and rail-driven settlements. You can trace family roots at Wells Cem or explore the river infrastructure near Pleasant Hill and Atlas.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1978 Map of Annada
    1978 Map of Annada
    1978 Annada
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River borderlands in the late 1970s reveal a detailed view of floodplain conservation and river-rail transport. Trace the path of the Burlington Northern through Annada or explore the backwaters of Slim Chute and Merida Lake.

  7. 1978 Map of Hardin
    1978 Map of Hardin
    1978 Hardin
    1978 Print · USGS
    In the late seventies, the Illinois River valley near Hardin remained a mosaic of backwater chutes and agricultural ridges. Genealogists can trace family names at Reddish Bridge or search for burial sites at Gunterman Cem and Clark Cem.

  8. 1978 Map of Pleasant Dale Valley
    1978 Map of Pleasant Dale Valley
    1978 Pleasant Dale Valley
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Illinois river bluffs and Mississippi bottomlands come alive in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by deep hollows and river islands. Genealogists can locate family names at Hillcrest Cemetery and Spear Cemetery or trace the rural reach of Mozier Landing.

  9. 1978 Map of Pleasant Hill East
    1978 Map of Pleasant Hill East
    1978 Pleasant Hill East
    1978 Print · USGS
    Pike and Calhoun Counties come into focus in the late 1970s as agricultural life meets the rugged ridge-and-valley terrain. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mason Cemetery or Carrollton Ridge Church while tracing the ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF rail line.

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