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

Explore 7 historic maps of Palmer from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Palmer's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Palmer's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Palmer, IL maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Nokomis, 1965 Print
    1946 Map of Nokomis, 1965 Print
    1946 Nokomis
    1965 Print · USGS
    The 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
  4. 1949 Map of Nokomis
    1949 Map of Nokomis
    1949 Nokomis
    1949 Print · USGS
    Central 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
  7. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central 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
  10. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central 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
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 1998 Map of Morrisonville, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Morrisonville, 2002 Print
    1998 Morrisonville
    2002 Print · USGS
    Christian County's prairie landscapes and rail-aligned towns are preserved in this late-twentieth-century survey. Genealogists can locate several family and community burial grounds, including St Maurice Cem, Palmer Cem, and Durbin Cem.
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