1900s (20th Century) Maps of Farmer City, Illinois

Explore 12 historic maps of Farmer City 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 Farmer City's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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


Farmer City, IL maps

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  1. 1937 Map of Monticello
    1937 Map of Monticello
    1937 Monticello
    1937 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1930s, this portion of Piatt and DeWitt counties was a bustling corridor of rail lines and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Campground Cem or trace the vanished district schools like Watson Sch and Harmony Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Monticello
    1943 Map of Monticello
    1943 Monticello
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois at the height of the Second World War reveals a landscape of thriving rail towns and rural school districts. You can trace the path of the Wabash railroad through White Heath or locate family roots at Kentucky Ch and Greenleaf Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Arrowsmith
    1952 Map of Arrowsmith
    1952 Arrowsmith
    1952 Print · USGS
    Agriculture and the steam-and-diesel rail era meet in this Illinois heartland during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Farmer City and Saybrook while locating rural sites like Prairie Chapel and Payne Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Peoria
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived as a hub of education and transport during the late sixties, as the new interstate system began to reshape the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Springdale Cem, Bradley University, and the sprawling grounds of Chanute AFB.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Peoria
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived at the intersection of river trade and rail power during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central and Wabash, alongside landmarks like Chanute AFB and Weldon Springs State Park.

  6. 1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Peoria
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived as a rail and highway crossroads during the early sixties, centered on the bustling Illinois River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century layout of Peoria, locate the grounds of Chanute Air Force Base, and follow historic lines like the Toledo Peoria and Western Railway.

  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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1983 Map of Farmer City North
    1983 Map of Farmer City North
    1983 Farmer City North
    1983 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in McLean and DeWitt Counties during the early eighties is defined by the rail lines and creeks that knit these prairie towns together. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Sabina, locate Prairie Chapel, and find family plots at Oak Grove Cem.

  10. 1983 Map of Bellflower
    1983 Map of Bellflower
    1983 Bellflower
    1983 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in McLean and De Witt Counties centered on the Illinois Central Gulf rail line during the early 1980s. Trace old township roots and transit points from Bellflower to Weedman, alongside the Bellflower Cem and Blue Ridge.

  11. 1985 Map of Champaign, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Champaign, 1986 Print
    1985 Champaign
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie comes alive in this mid-eighties survey of the vital rail corridor between Bloomington and Champaign. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of township hubs like Saybrook and Bellflower or locate Chanute Air Force Base and the Sangamon River.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Peoria
    1990 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling university campuses. Researchers can trace the legacy of major institutions like Chanute Air Force Base and the University of Illinois alongside regional landmarks such as Sand Ridge State Forest.

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