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

Explore 6 historic maps of Longview 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 Longview'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 Longview's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Longview, IL maps

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  1. 1956 Map of Villa Grove, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Villa Grove, 1957 Print
    1956 Villa Grove
    1957 Print · USGS
    Villa Grove and the rural townships of Douglas and Champaign Counties are shown in the mid-1950s, a period defined by small-town rail commerce and fertile prairie farmland. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Patterson Springs, Lynn Grove Cem, and St Mary Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the mid-twentieth century shows a landscape defined by industrial rail hubs and the creation of large reservoirs. Researchers can trace historic corridors like the Penn Central or locate landmarks such as Lincoln Log Cabin State Park and Lake Springfield.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail lines and prairie commerce centered on the state capital. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate connections between Springfield, Decatur, and dozens of smaller settlements like Nokomis and Arcola.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1982 Map of Longview, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Longview, 1983 Print
    1982 Longview
    1983 Print · USGS
    Champaign and Douglas Counties in the early eighties show a landscape of productive prairie farmland and tight-knit rail towns. Researchers can trace family history through local sites like Immaculate Conception Ch, St John Cem, and the village of Longview.

  5. 1985 Map of Decatur
    1985 Map of Decatur
    1985 Decatur
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farming and rail hubs thrive in the mid-1980s as Decatur anchors a sprawling network of track and timber. Trace the paths of the Sangamon River and the Illinois Central Gulf RR through old towns like Cerro Gordo and Bement.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1998 Map of Longview, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Longview, 2003 Print
    1998 Longview
    2003 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Champaign and Douglas counties are documented here in the late 1990s, showing a landscape defined by farming and small-town junctions. Local historians can trace family roots through sites like Lynn Grove Cemetery, Broadlands, and the Immaculate Conception Church.

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