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Old Maps of Urbana, Illinois

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Urbana, IL maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Urbana
    1906 Map of Urbana
    1906 Urbana
    1906 Print · USGS
    Champaign 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
  4. 1957 Map of Urbana, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Urbana, 1958 Print
    1957 Urbana
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central 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
  7. 1957 Map of Urbana, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Urbana, 1958 Print
    1957 Urbana
    1958 Print · USGS
    The 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
  10. 1957 Map of Thomasboro, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Thomasboro, 1959 Print
    1957 Thomasboro
    1959 Print · USGS
    Champaign County farming communities met mid-century growth in the years following the war, as the urban limits of Urbana and Champaign pushed northward. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Fiedler Sch, the Illini Airport, and several family cemeteries such as Yearsley Cem.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1970 Map of Urbana, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Urbana, 1972 Print
    1970 Urbana
    1972 Print · USGS
    Champaign 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
  25. 1970 Map of Thomasboro, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Thomasboro, 1972 Print
    1970 Thomasboro
    1972 Print · USGS
    Champaign County at the start of the 1970s shows a landscape balancing its deep agricultural roots with the expansion of its twin cities. Genealogists can locate family burial grounds like St Elizabeth Cem and Yearsley Cem or trace the early footprint of Illini Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 1998 Map of Urbana, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Urbana, 2001 Print
    1998 Urbana
    2001 Print · USGS
    Champaign 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.
  37. 1998 Map of Thomasboro, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Thomasboro, 2002 Print
    1998 Thomasboro
    2002 Print · USGS
    Northern Champaign County at the close of the century shows a landscape defined by the Illinois Central Railroad and rising suburban density. Researchers can trace the roots of smaller communities like Leverett and Augerville or locate family plots in St Elizabeth Cem and Clements Cem.
  40. 2012 Map of Urbana, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Urbana, 2012 Print
    2012 Urbana
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Urbana, including Champaign, Savoy, and other nearby areas
  43. 2012 Map of Thomasboro, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Thomasboro, 2012 Print
    2012 Thomasboro
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Urbana, including Champaign, Thomasboro, and other nearby areas
  46. 2015 Map of Thomasboro, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Thomasboro, 2015 Print
    2015 Thomasboro
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Urbana, including Champaign, Thomasboro, and other nearby areas
  49. 2015 Map of Urbana, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Urbana, 2015 Print
    2015 Urbana
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Urbana, including Champaign, Savoy, and other nearby areas
  52. 2018 Map of Urbana, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Urbana, 2018 Print
    2018 Urbana
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Urbana, including Champaign, Savoy, and other nearby areas
  55. 2018 Map of Thomasboro, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Thomasboro, 2018 Print
    2018 Thomasboro
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Urbana, including Champaign, Thomasboro, and other nearby areas
  58. 2021 Map of Thomasboro, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Thomasboro, 2021 Print
    2021 Thomasboro
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Urbana, including Champaign, Thomasboro, and other nearby areas
  61. 2021 Map of Urbana, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Urbana, 2021 Print
    2021 Urbana
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Urbana, including Champaign, Savoy, and other nearby areas
  64. 2024 Map of Urbana, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Urbana, 2024 Print
    2024 Urbana
    2024 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  67. 2024 Map of Thomasboro, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Thomasboro, 2024 Print
    2024 Thomasboro
    2024 Print · USGS
    Champaign County is captured here in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of agricultural heritage and modern development north of the city. Researchers can trace local history through Thomasboro, Leverett, and cemeteries like Saint Elizabeth Cem.
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