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1980s Maps of Christian County, Illinois

Explore 19 historic maps of Christian County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Christian County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Christian County, IL maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Nokomis
    1980 Map of Nokomis
    1980 Nokomis
    1980 Print · USGS
    Nokomis and the surrounding coal-belt townships are captured here during the late twentieth century, showing the region's industrial and rural character. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like St Louis Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and Center Grove Ch among the rail lines and creek forks.
  4. 1980 Map of Morrisonville
    1980 Map of Morrisonville
    1980 Morrisonville
    1980 Print · USGS
    Morrisonville and Palmer thrive along the Norfolk and Western railroad in the early 1980s. Local researchers can trace family roots at several rural burial sites, including St Maurice Cem, Durbin Cem, and Morrisonville Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1980 Map of Nokomis SW
    1980 Map of Nokomis SW
    1980 Nokomis SW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County farmland is seen here in the late seventies as industrial and recreational infrastructure began to emerge. Researchers can trace the development of Lake Glenn Shoals and locate landmarks like Mt Zion Ch and the Hillsboro Gas Storage Area.
  10. 1982 Map of Litchfield
    1982 Map of Litchfield
    1982 Litchfield
    1982 Print · USGS
    The coal and rail corridors of Central Illinois are captured here in the early eighties as the region balanced industrial mining with its agricultural roots. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Zelmer Memorial Cemetery or the grounds of Blackburn College and the Crown Mine No 1.
  13. 1982 Map of Pana
    1982 Map of Pana
    1982 Pana
    1982 Print · USGS
    The rail-driven hub of Pana is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing its crossroads as a center for transport and local industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Linwood Cem or explore the layout of the Tri County Fairground and Kehias Park.
  16. 1982 Map of Oconee
    1982 Map of Oconee
    1982 Oconee
    1982 Print · USGS
    Shelby and Christian counties in the early eighties were still defined by traditional rail corridors and rural parishes. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Oconee Mound Cem, Hopewell Ch, and the Illinois Central Gulf line.
  19. 1982 Map of Owaneco
    1982 Map of Owaneco
    1982 Owaneco
    1982 Print · USGS
    Christian County agricultural life in the early eighties is captured here, centered on the village of Owaneco. Genealogists can locate family sites at Durbin Cem or Buckeye Cem while tracing the Baltimore and Ohio rail lines.
  22. 1982 Map of Ohlman
    1982 Map of Ohlman
    1982 Ohlman
    1982 Print · USGS
    Ohlman and the surrounding prairie were deeply established by the early 1980s, when the rail network still connected these Montgomery County communities. Researchers can trace land divisions along the Third Principal Meridian and locate local sites like Shiloh Ch and Ohlman Cem.
  25. 1982 Map of Mechanicsburg, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Mechanicsburg, 1983 Print
    1982 Mechanicsburg
    1983 Print · USGS
    Mechanicsburg and the surrounding Sangamon County prairie are shown in the early 1980s as a landscape of productive farms and active oil extraction. Genealogists and local historians can locate Mechanicsburg Cem, the ILLINOIS TERMINAL AND WESTERN rail line, and the Mechanicsburg Oil Field.
  28. 1982 Map of Stonington, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Stonington, 1983 Print
    1982 Stonington
    1983 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois agriculture and industry meet along the Christian-Macon county line in the early 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town of Stonington, locate Mt Zion Cem, and see the extent of the Mt Auburn Consolidated Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1982 Map of Grove City, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Grove City, 1983 Print
    1982 Grove City
    1983 Print · USGS
    Christian County in the early eighties shows a productive landscape where traditional prairie farming meets active energy production. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Buckhart Cem and Liberty Mosquito Ch alongside the Baltimore and Ohio rail line.
  34. 1982 Map of Kincaid, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Kincaid, 1983 Print
    1982 Kincaid
    1983 Print · USGS
    Christian County's coal and rail corridor is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a cluster of industrial settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through Kincaid, Tovey, and Sicily, or locate landmarks like Bethany Cem and the Mine Shaft.
  37. 1982 Map of Niantic, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Niantic, 1983 Print
    1982 Niantic
    1983 Print · USGS
    Niantic and Illiopolis sit at the heart of this early 1980s landscape, where the Sangamon River valley meets a bustling rail corridor. Researchers can locate generational sites like Hunter Cem, Long Point Ch, and the rural outpost of Osbernville.
  40. 1982 Map of Taylorville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Taylorville, 1983 Print
    1982 Taylorville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Taylorville and its surrounding townships show a mature landscape of rail corridors and river confluences in the early eighties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Oak Hill Cemetery, find the old Drive-in Theater, or locate the St. Vincent Hospital campus.
  43. 1982 Map of Assumption, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Assumption, 1983 Print
    1982 Assumption
    1983 Print · USGS
    Christian and Shelby Counties are shown here during the early eighties, where the regional rail economy and local energy production intersect. Genealogists and historians can locate St Marys Cem, trace the Illinois Central Gulf railroad, and find smaller sites like Seigfried and Hayes Cem.
  46. 1982 Map of Mount Auburn, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Mount Auburn, 1983 Print
    1982 Mount Auburn
    1983 Print · USGS
    Agricultural and industrial life meet along the Sangamon River during the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Riverside Cem or study the rail operations of the Norfolk and Western and Baltimore and Ohio.
  49. 1982 Map of Edinburg, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Edinburg, 1983 Print
    1982 Edinburg
    1983 Print · USGS
    Christian and Sangamon counties in the early eighties show a landscape where recreation at Sangchris Lake State Park meets active energy production. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Oak Hill Cem and the diagonal route of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
  52. 1982 Map of Macon West, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Macon West, 1983 Print
    1982 Macon West
    1983 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farmlands in the early eighties show a landscape organized by rail corridors and quiet country churches. Genealogists can trace family plots at South Macon Cem, Adams Cem, or Traughber Cem and locate historic schools like the High Sch in Moweaqua.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1985 Map of Springfield
    1985 Map of Springfield
    1985 Springfield
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois during the mid-eighties shows a landscape of growing state capital influence and deep historical roots. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites near Oak Ridge Cem or follow the path of the Sangamon River past Williamsville and Riverton.
    2 unique versions available
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