Old Maps of Mattoon, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 29 historic maps of Mattoon. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Mattoon, IL maps
(29)- 1934 Map of Mattoon, 1967 Print
1934 Mattoon1967 Print · USGSThe rail hubs and rural townships of East Central Illinois are captured here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Mattoon and Neoga while locating family landmarks like Old Bethel Ch or the Little Brick Sch.2 unique versions available - 1935 Map of Arcola
1935 Arcola1935 Print · USGSCentral Illinois farming communities thrived along the Illinois Central and Pennsylvania rail lines in the 1930s. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Yoder Cem, Quinn Chapel, and Pulltight Sch.3 unique versions available - 1937 Map of Mattoon
1937 Mattoon1937 Print · USGSThe rail hubs of Mattoon and Neoga are shown in the late 1930s, surrounded by a dense network of country schools and family cemeteries. Trace ancestral roots at Aetna Etna PO, Johnstown, or the many rural schoolhouses like South Loxa Sch.3 unique versions available - 1940 Map of Arcola
1940 Arcola1940 Print · USGSThe Douglas and Coles County borderlands come alive in this pre-war portrait of central Illinois agricultural life. Researchers can trace dozens of rural school sites such as Pulltight Sch and Little Red Sch, alongside old rail corridors like the Illinois Central. - 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 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 - 1983 Map of Humboldt
1983 Humboldt1983 Print · USGSHumboldt and its neighboring prairie settlements are captured in the early 1980s as agricultural life and rail transport intersected in Coles County. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community through St Pauls Ch, Humboldt Cem, and the small siding at Dorans. - 1984 Map of Mattoon East, 1985 Print
1984 Mattoon East1985 Print · USGSColes County in the mid-1980s shows the eastern expansion of Mattoon into the surrounding prairies and creek valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central Gulf through small communities like Lerna, Loxa, and Trilla. - 1984 Map of Mattoon West, 1985 Print
1984 Mattoon West1985 Print · USGSThe western edge of Mattoon and its neighboring rural townships are captured here in the early 1980s. Local researchers can trace the development of Lake Land Jr College, the expansion of the Oil Field, and rail-side settlements like Gays and Etna. - 1985 Map of Decatur
1985 Decatur1985 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1986 Map of Effingham
1986 Effingham1986 Print · USGSCentral Illinois during the mid-eighties was a hub of rail travel and water recreation centered on the new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural landscape between Mattoon and Effingham, locating landmarks like St Paul Ch and Eagle Creek State Park.2 unique versions available - 1998 Map of Mattoon East, 2002 Print
1998 Mattoon East2002 Print · USGSThe eastern edge of Mattoon and the agricultural heart of Coles County are shown here at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can locate the small settlements of Lerna and Loxa or trace the winding paths of Kickapoo Creek and Indian Creek. - 1998 Map of Mattoon West, 2002 Print
1998 Mattoon West2002 Print · USGSMattoon and the prairie townships of Coles County are captured here at the close of the millennium. Local historians can trace the development of Lake Land Jr College and old rail stops like Gays and Etna alongside the waters of Paradise Lake. - 1998 Map of Humboldt, 2003 Print
1998 Humboldt2003 Print · USGSColes County at the close of the twentieth century shows a landscape defined by prairie drainage and rail transit. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Township Cem or locate the community foundations of Humboldt and Dorans. - 2012 Map of Mattoon West, 2012 Print
2012 Mattoon West2012 Print · USGSThe rural prairie south of Mattoon comes into focus in this modern era, highlighting the area's significant water systems and collegiate foundations. Researchers can trace local history through Old Baptist Cem, the Lake Land College campus, and the small community of Paradise. - 2012 Map of Mattoon East, 2012 Print
2012 Mattoon East2012 Print · USGSThe eastern reaches of Mattoon and the surrounding Coles County prairie are captured here in the early 2000s. Researchers can locate numerous family-named burial sites like Beals Cem and Armstrong Cem or trace the rural crossroads of Lerna and Newby. - 2012 Map of Humboldt, 2012 Print
2012 Humboldt2012 Print · USGSHumboldt and the surrounding Coles County prairie are documented here during a period of modern stability. Researchers can trace family roots at Township Cem and Humboldt Cem, or explore the drainages of Riley Cr and Flat Br. - 2015 Map of Humboldt, 2015 Print
2015 Humboldt2015 Print · USGSThe Coles County prairies around Humboldt and Dorans are shown in detail during the mid-2010s. Local researchers can trace family lands near the Township Cem or follow the paths of Crabapple Cr and the Kaskaskia River. - 2015 Map of Mattoon West, 2015 Print
2015 Mattoon West2015 Print · USGSMattoon and its southern lake country are captured here during a period of sustained rural and suburban development. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local burial grounds including Old Baptist Cem, Campground Cem, and Zion Hill Cem. - 2015 Map of Mattoon East, 2015 Print
2015 Mattoon East2015 Print · USGSColes County at the height of its modern development reveals a landscape where aviation and agriculture meet deep-rooted local history. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Old Indian Creek Cemetery and Montgomery Cem or explore the rural surroundings of Lerna and Trilla. - 2018 Map of Mattoon West, 2018 Print
2018 Mattoon West2018 Print · USGSMattoon and its western rural neighbors are documented here during a period of modern growth and educational expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Dodge Grove Cem or locate the historic campus of Lake Land College and the shores of Lake Paradise. - 2018 Map of Humboldt, 2018 Print
2018 Humboldt2018 Print · USGSThe northern reaches of the Illinois prairie come into focus here in the late twenty-tens, centered on the village of Humboldt. Researchers can trace local lineage at the Humboldt Township Cem or follow the paths of Crabapple Cr and Riley Cr through the rural township. - 2018 Map of Mattoon East, 2018 Print
2018 Mattoon East2018 Print · USGSThe Coles County corridor between Mattoon and Charleston is shown here in the late 2010s, where rural township roads meet expanding city limits. Researchers can trace local lineage through numerous rural burial sites like Montgomery Cem, Armstrong Cem, and the community of Lerna. - 2021 Map of Mattoon East, 2021 Print
2021 Mattoon East2021 Print · USGSColes County at the start of the 2020s shows the enduring agricultural and aviation hubs between two regional centers. Researchers can locate numerous pioneer and local burial sites, such as Upper Muddy Point Cem, Boles Cem, and the Old Indian Presbyterian Church Cem. - 2021 Map of Humboldt, 2021 Print
2021 Humboldt2021 Print · USGSColes County near the town of Humboldt maintains its strong agricultural identity in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape surrounding Dorans and locate family burial sites at Humboldt Township Cem or Humboldt Cem.
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