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1970s Maps of DeWitt County, Illinois

Explore 7 historic maps of DeWitt County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 DeWitt County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, 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.
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Start exploring DeWitt County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

DeWitt County, IL maps

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  1. 1979 Map of Maroa, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Maroa, 1980 Print
    1979 Maroa
    1980 Print · USGS
    Maroa and the surrounding prairie are captured in the late seventies at a peak of rail-and-road connectivity on the De Witt and Macon County line. Researchers can locate the Maroa Cem, the Texas Ch, and small rail siding of Ospur amidst the fertile farmland.
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  4. 1979 Map of De Witt, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of De Witt, 1980 Print
    1979 De Witt
    1980 Print · USGS
    De Witt County was undergoing a major transformation in the late seventies as the cooling waters of Clinton Lake were established. Genealogists can trace numerous family burial sites like Lisemby Cem and Willmore Cem, alongside rural landmarks like Centenary Ch.
  7. 1979 Map of Farmer City South, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Farmer City South, 1980 Print
    1979 Farmer City South
    1980 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of De Witt and Piatt counties are captured here in the late seventies as the new reservoir at Lake Clinton takes shape. Researchers can trace ancestral sites at Fullerton Church, St. Joseph Cemetery, and McCord Cemetery.
  10. 1979 Map of Weldon West, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Weldon West, 1980 Print
    1979 Weldon West
    1980 Print · USGS
    De Witt County and the Macon County line are captured in the late seventies, a period of established prairie farming and rail transport. Genealogists can locate Shiloh Chapel, the Chandler Cem, and the rural community of Lane along the Illinois Central Gulf tracks.
  13. 1979 Map of Mansfield, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Mansfield, 1980 Print
    1979 Mansfield
    1980 Print · USGS
    Mansfield and the surrounding Illinois prairie are shown during the late 1970s as a junction for the CONRAIL and NORFOLK AND WESTERN railroads. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Mackey Cem, Bethel Ch, and numerous private runways including the Weidner Landing Field.
  16. 1979 Map of Clinton, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Clinton, 1980 Print
    1979 Clinton
    1980 Print · USGS
    De Witt County and the city of Clinton reached a modern peak of development in the late seventies as the local landscape balanced industry and recreation. Researchers can trace the Illinois Central Gulf rail lines or locate local landmarks like Woodlawn Cemetery, St John Sch, and Weldon Springs State Park.
  19. 1979 Map of Weldon East, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Weldon East, 1980 Print
    1979 Weldon East
    1980 Print · USGS
    Piatt County farmland in the late seventies is marked by the busy Illinois Central Gulf rail line and quiet rural townships. Genealogists can locate family sites near Weldon, DeLand, or the wooded grounds of Robert Allerton Park.
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