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

Explore 6 historic maps of Roby 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 Roby'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 Roby's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Roby, IL maps

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  1. 1923 Map of Taylorville, 1961 Print
    1923 Map of Taylorville, 1961 Print
    1923 Taylorville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Christian 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

  2. 1925 Map of Taylorville
    1925 Map of Taylorville
    1925 Taylorville
    1925 Print · USGS
    Taylorville 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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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