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

Explore 7 historic maps of Ashmore 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 Ashmore'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Ashmore's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Ashmore, IL maps

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  1. 1936 Map of Oakland
    1936 Map of Oakland
    1936 Oakland
    1936 Print · USGS
    Coles and Douglas Counties in the mid-1930s exhibit a landscape deeply connected by the Embarrass River and the Pennsylvania railroad. Genealogists can trace hundreds of small family landmarks, from Patsy Mitchell Cem to the scores of local schoolhouses like Boneset Sch and Seven Hickory Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Oakland
    1942 Map of Oakland
    1942 Oakland
    1942 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois prairie life is captured here in the early 1940s as the rail-and-river economy flourished. You can trace family roots at the Patsy Mitchell Cem or locate old schoolhouses like Jack Oak Sch and Seven Hickory Sch.
    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 Ashmore, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Ashmore, 1983 Print
    1982 Ashmore
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coles County in the early 1980s is captured here as a landscape of prairie agriculture and winding river valleys. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites like St Omer Cem or trace the path of the Embarras River to the Airtight Bridge.

  6. 1985 Map of Decatur
    1985 Map of Decatur
    1985 Decatur
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farming and rail hubs thrive in the mid-1980s as Decatur anchors a sprawling network of track and timber. Trace the paths of the Sangamon River and the Illinois Central Gulf RR through old towns like Cerro Gordo and Bement.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1998 Map of Ashmore, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Ashmore, 2003 Print
    1998 Ashmore
    2003 Print · USGS
    Coles County at the end of the century reveals a landscape defined by the winding Embarras River and its rural townships. Family historians can trace local roots through numerous sites like St Omer Cem, Brooks Cem, and the historic Airtight Bridge.

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