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

1. 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

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

3. ---

4. 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

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

6. ---

7. 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

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

9. ---

10. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

12. ---

13. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

15. ---

16. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

18. ---

19. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

21. ---

22. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

24. ---

25. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

27. ---

28. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

30. ---

31. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

33. ---

34. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

36. ---

37. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

39. ---