Old Maps of Christian County, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration
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Christian County, IL maps
(168)- 1922 Map of Divernon, 1957 Print
1922 Divernon1957 Print · USGSThe Sangamon County prairie in the early twenties was a landscape of bustling rail towns and one-room schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Cotton Hill Academy, Stout Church, and the Illinois Traction System. - 1923 Map of Taylorville, 1961 Print
1923 Taylorville1961 Print · USGSChristian County's rail-and-river landscape comes alive in the early twenties, showing the region's dense network of rural school districts and coal-country towns. Trace family roots at Brush College, Good Hope Church, or the mining-related tracks of the Chicago and Illinois Midland.2 unique versions available - 1923 Map of Raymond, 1965 Print
1923 Raymond1965 Print · USGSCentral Illinois at the start of the 1920s showcases a high-density rural network of railroads and country schoolhouses. Researchers can trace family history at sites like the Studebaker School, Bethel Church, and old settlements like Thomasville or Farmersville.2 unique versions available - 1924 Map of Divernon
1924 Divernon1924 Print · USGSSangamon County at the height of its rail-and-river era shows a landscape where agriculture and industry met along the South Fork Sangamon River. Researchers can trace the roots of vanished rural life through dozens of local landmarks like the Cotton Hill Academy, Zenobia, and Irwins Park.2 unique versions available - 1925 Map of Taylorville
1925 Taylorville1925 Print · USGSTaylorville and its surrounding coal-and-corn country are captured here in the mid-twenties. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks like Brush College, the rail stop at Humphrey Sta, and the mining communities of Jeisyville and Bulpitt.2 unique versions available - 1925 Map of Raymond
1925 Raymond1925 Print · USGSIn the mid-1920s, this Montgomery County landscape was a thriving rail-and-farm network centered on Raymond and Harvel. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like South Bois d'Arc School, Providence Church, and Honey Bend.2 unique versions available - 1946 Map of Nokomis, 1965 Print
1946 Nokomis1965 Print · USGSThe Illinois prairie south of Taylorville reached its industrial and agricultural peak just after World War II. Genealogists can trace family names across dozens of rural sites, including Mound Chapel, D'Arcy Sch, and the mining corridor near Coalton.2 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Pana
1947 Pana1947 Print · USGSRailroad lines from three major carriers converge at Pana in the mid-1940s, serving a productive agricultural landscape across three counties. Researchers can locate dozens of country schools and churches, including Swamp Angel School, Sacred Heart Cem, and Owaneco. - 1949 Map of Nokomis
1949 Nokomis1949 Print · USGSCentral Illinois rail and agricultural life are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the intricate network of country schools and family cemeteries. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Maurice Cem or trace the many local schoolhouses like Mound Sch and Prosperity Sch.2 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Pana
1949 Pana1949 Print · USGSCentral Illinois rail traffic peaked in the late 1940s as five major lines converged at the hub of Pana. Researchers can trace the rural school system and family burial grounds such as Durbin College Sch and Mound Cem.2 unique versions available - 1952 Map of Assumption, 1953 Print
1952 Assumption1953 Print · USGSChristian and Macon counties are seen here in the early fifties, a time when rail lines like the Wabash and Illinois Central still connected small farming towns. Researchers can locate early family burial grounds such as Adams Cem or trace the development of the Mc Coy Airport.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Niantic, 1955 Print
1954 Niantic1955 Print · USGSMid-century Macon County is defined here by its bustling rail corridors and the winding Sangamon River. Researchers can trace old family names at Lake Bank Cem or locate forgotten stops like Wyckles Corners and Bulldog Crossing.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Mechanicsburg, 1955 Print
1954 Mechanicsburg1955 Print · USGSSangamon and Logan counties are shown here during the mid-fifties as the railroad era began to give way to modern highways. Genealogists can trace family names at Pickrell Cem and Steenbergen Cem or locate the North Side Sch (Abandoned).2 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 New City
1961 New City1961 Print · USGSSangamon County at the start of the 1960s reveals a landscape balancing suburban growth near Southlawn with the rural traditions of Cotton Hill. Researchers can locate historic family sites like Brunk Cem, the village of New City, and the Baltimore and Ohio rail line.3 unique versions available - 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 - 1964 Map of Pawnee, 1966 Print
1964 Pawnee1966 Print · USGSPawnee and the surrounding Illinois prairie are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by the Chicago and Illinois Midland rail line. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Claypit and Mine, or locate rural landmarks like Zenobia Ch and Horse Creek Cem.4 unique versions available - 1974 Map of Willeys, 1991 Print
1974 Willeys1991 Print · USGSChristian County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the mid-1970s, showcasing the rural rail networks and prairie watercourses. Genealogists and historians can trace the tracks of the Norfolk and Western and Baltimore and Ohio near Old Stonington and Willeys. - 1979 Map of Raymond NE, 1980 Print
1979 Raymond NE1980 Print · USGSThe fertile prairies at the intersection of Montgomery and Christian Counties are captured here in the late seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace township lines across Bois D' Arc and Pitman, or locate the Seitz Landing Strip and the N & W rail line. - 1979 Map of Raymond, 1980 Print
1979 Raymond1980 Print · USGSThe Montgomery County prairie is shown here during the late 1970s, as agricultural townships surround the northern waters of the local reservoir. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Asbury Cem and Cass Cem or trace the Norfolk and Western rail corridor.2 unique versions available - 1979 Map of Clarksdale, 1980 Print
1979 Clarksdale1980 Print · USGSChristian County farmland meets the waters of the Sangamon River during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the Norfolk and Western rail line through Clarksdale or locate family sites at Brush Creek Cem and Providence Ch.2 unique versions available - 1980 Map of Nokomis
1980 Nokomis1980 Print · USGSNokomis 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. - 1980 Map of Morrisonville
1980 Morrisonville1980 Print · USGSMorrisonville 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 - 1980 Map of Nokomis SW
1980 Nokomis SW1980 Print · USGSMontgomery 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. - 1982 Map of Litchfield
1982 Litchfield1982 Print · USGSThe 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.
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