Old Maps of Philo, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 26 historic maps of Philo. 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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Philo, IL maps
(26)- 1906 Map of Urbana
1906 Urbana1906 Print · USGSChampaign County at the turn of the century is a landscape of thriving railroad towns and prairie farmsteads. Trace the early growth of Champaign and Urbana or find the sites of vanished rural stops like Mayview, Glover, and Angerville.7 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Villa Grove, 1957 Print
1956 Villa Grove1957 Print · USGSVilla 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 - 1957 Map of Urbana, 1958 Print
1957 Urbana1958 Print · USGSCentral Illinois during the late fifties reveals the mid-century growth of the twin cities and their surrounding rail towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mt Olive Cem, Carley Ch, and the rural Locust Grove Sch.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Urbana, 1958 Print
1957 Urbana1958 Print · USGSThe twin cities of Champaign and Urbana are captured here in the late fifties, showing a dense network of university buildings, hospitals, and rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Mt Hope Cemetery, Silver Sch, and the village of Philo.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
1958 Peoria1969 Print · USGSCentral Illinois thrived as a hub of education and transport during the late sixties, as the new interstate system began to reshape the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Springdale Cem, Bradley University, and the sprawling grounds of Chanute AFB.4 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
1958 Decatur1971 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1961 Map of Peoria
1961 Peoria1961 Print · USGSCentral Illinois thrived at the intersection of river trade and rail power during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central and Wabash, alongside landmarks like Chanute AFB and Weldon Springs State Park. - 1961 Map of Decatur
1961 Decatur1961 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1963 Map of Peoria
1963 Peoria1963 Print · USGSCentral Illinois thrived as a rail and highway crossroads during the early sixties, centered on the bustling Illinois River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century layout of Peoria, locate the grounds of Chanute Air Force Base, and follow historic lines like the Toledo Peoria and Western Railway. - 1970 Map of Urbana, 1972 Print
1970 Urbana1972 Print · USGSChampaign and Urbana are captured here during a period of significant university expansion and suburban growth. Researchers can trace early campus footprints near Memorial Stadium or locate family plots in Mt Hope Cemetery and Calvary Cem.3 unique versions available - 1982 Map of Villa Grove NW, 1983 Print
1982 Villa Grove NW1983 Print · USGSThe Champaign and Douglas County line comes alive in the early eighties as the local rail-and-river economy persists. Trace family roots and rural landmarks from Jessee Cem to the tracks of the Norfolk and Western in Philo and Tolono. - 1985 Map of Decatur
1985 Decatur1985 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1985 Map of Champaign, 1986 Print
1985 Champaign1986 Print · USGSThe Illinois prairie comes alive in this mid-eighties survey of the vital rail corridor between Bloomington and Champaign. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of township hubs like Saybrook and Bellflower or locate Chanute Air Force Base and the Sangamon River.2 unique versions available - 1990 Map of Peoria
1990 Peoria1990 Print · USGSCentral Illinois at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling university campuses. Researchers can trace the legacy of major institutions like Chanute Air Force Base and the University of Illinois alongside regional landmarks such as Sand Ridge State Forest. - 1998 Map of Urbana, 2001 Print
1998 Urbana2001 Print · USGSChampaign and Urbana are captured here in the late nineties, documenting the extensive footprint of the University of Illinois and its surrounding neighborhoods. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Railroad and locate several outlying landmarks like Mt Hope Cemetery and the village of Philo. - 1998 Map of Villa Grove NW, 2003 Print
1998 Villa Grove NW2003 Print · USGSChampaign County at the close of the twentieth century reveals a highly organized agricultural landscape shaped by the Embarras River. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Jessee Cem, St Mary Sch, and the Townhall in Crittenden. - 2012 Map of Villa Grove NW, 2012 Print
2012 Villa Grove NW2012 Print · USGSCovers Philo, including Tolono, Villa Grove, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Urbana, 2012 Print
2012 Urbana2012 Print · USGSCovers Philo, including Champaign, Urbana, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Villa Grove NW, 2015 Print
2015 Villa Grove NW2015 Print · USGSCovers Philo, including Tolono, Villa Grove, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Urbana, 2015 Print
2015 Urbana2015 Print · USGSCovers Philo, including Champaign, Urbana, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Urbana, 2018 Print
2018 Urbana2018 Print · USGSCovers Philo, including Champaign, Urbana, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Villa Grove NW, 2018 Print
2018 Villa Grove NW2018 Print · USGSCovers Philo, including Tolono, Villa Grove, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Villa Grove NW, 2021 Print
2021 Villa Grove NW2021 Print · USGSCovers Philo, including Tolono, Villa Grove, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Urbana, 2021 Print
2021 Urbana2021 Print · USGSCovers Philo, including Champaign, Urbana, and other nearby areas - 2024 Map of Urbana, 2024 Print
2024 Urbana2024 Print · USGSThe Twin Cities region and its southern prairie hinterlands are documented here in the 2020s, highlighting the expansion of Champaign and the university campus. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites from Mount Hope Cem to the rural Philo area near Yankee Ridge.
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