Old Maps of Embarrass, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 8 historic maps of Embarrass. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Embarrass.


Embarrass, 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.

  8. 2024 Map of Ashmore, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Ashmore, 2024 Print
    2024 Ashmore
    2024 Print · USGS
    Coles County at the turn of the 21st century remains a landscape of river-fed valleys and quiet rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family legacies at the Coles County Poor Farm Cem, Saint Omer Cem, and the small settlement of Rardin.

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