Old Maps of Rising, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 15 historic maps of Rising. 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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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Rising.


Rising, IL maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Mahomet
    1907 Map of Mahomet
    1907 Mahomet
    1907 Print · USGS
    Champaign County at the peak of the rail era shows a landscape of burgeoning prairie towns and rural schools. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Mahomet, find the precise sites of Bunker Hill School and Fisher School, or follow the Sangamon River.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Rising, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Rising, 1958 Print
    1957 Rising
    1958 Print · USGS
    Champaign and its rural northern townships are shown here during the mid-century transition from family farming to suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks like Phillippe Cem, the tiny settlement of Rising, and early residential plats near Switzer Sch.

  3. 1957 Map of Mahomet, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Mahomet, 1958 Print
    1957 Mahomet
    1958 Print · USGS
    Champaign and its rural neighbors are captured in the late fifties as the city expanded westward toward the Sangamon River. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Dunkard Cem, the St John Chi, and the University of Illinois Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Peoria
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  5. 1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Peoria
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  6. 1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Peoria
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  7. 1970 Map of Rising, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Rising, 1972 Print
    1970 Rising
    1972 Print · USGS
    Champaign and its northern rural townships are captured here during a period of significant suburban and infrastructure growth in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites such as Fisher Cem, Hensley Sch, and the rail stop at Rising.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Champaign, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Champaign, 1986 Print
    1985 Champaign
    1986 Print · USGS
    The 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

  9. 1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Peoria
    1990 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  10. 1998 Map of Rising, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Rising, 2001 Print
    1998 Rising
    2001 Print · USGS
    Champaign and the rural townships of Hensley and Condit are shown at the close of the twentieth century. Researchers can locate numerous historic family burial sites like Phillippe Cem and Bethlehem Cem along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad line.

  11. 2012 Map of Rising, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rising, 2012 Print
    2012 Rising
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Rising, including Champaign, Mahomet, and other nearby areas

  12. 2015 Map of Rising, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rising, 2015 Print
    2015 Rising
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rising, including Champaign, Mahomet, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Rising, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Rising, 2018 Print
    2018 Rising
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Rising, including Champaign, Mahomet, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of Rising, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Rising, 2021 Print
    2021 Rising
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Rising, including Champaign, Mahomet, and other nearby areas

  15. 2024 Map of Rising, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Rising, 2024 Print
    2024 Rising
    2024 Print · USGS
    Champaign County is seen here in recent years as the urban edge of Champaign meets the storied farmland of Rising. Researchers can trace generational roots at Fisher Cem, Bethlehem Cem, and along the banks of the Sangamon River.

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