Old Maps of Farmer City, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 32 historic maps of Farmer City. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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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.

  13. 2012 Map of Mansfield, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mansfield, 2012 Print
    2012 Mansfield
    2012 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farmland and small-town life are captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the village of Mansfield. Local historians can trace family roots at Mansfield Cemetery or explore the numerous private airfields like Niklaus RLA Airport and Van Gorder Airport.

  14. 2012 Map of Farmer City North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Farmer City North, 2012 Print
    2012 Farmer City North
    2012 Print · USGS
    McLean County farmland near the De Witt border is captured here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural property access and landmarks like Howard Cem and the small settlements of Empire and Sabina.

  15. 2012 Map of Farmer City South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Farmer City South, 2012 Print
    2012 Farmer City South
    2012 Print · USGS
    DeWitt County in the early twenty-first century shows a landscape of expansive agriculture, small rail settlements, and significant local waterways. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Farmer City Cem or McCord Cem and locate the Parnell Oil Field.

  16. 2012 Map of Bellflower, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bellflower, 2012 Print
    2012 Bellflower
    2012 Print · USGS
    Bellflower and the surrounding Illinois prairie are shown here in the early twenty-first century, structured by a classic grid of rural roads and rail lines. You can trace the lineage of local families at Bellflower Cem or locate small settlements like Weedman and Kumler.

  17. 2015 Map of Farmer City South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Farmer City South, 2015 Print
    2015 Farmer City South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farmland and the waters of Lake Clinton dominate this mid-2010s survey of the De Witt and Piatt county line. Genealogists can map dozens of family burial sites like Greenleaf Cem, McCord Cem, and Farmer City Cem.

  18. 2015 Map of Mansfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mansfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Mansfield
    2015 Print · USGS
    De Witt and Piatt Counties are captured here in the mid-2010s, showcasing the rural structure of central Illinois agricultural life. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Mansfield Cemetery and Mackey Cemetery, or explore the small communities of Harris and Galesville.

  19. 2015 Map of Bellflower, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bellflower, 2015 Print
    2015 Bellflower
    2015 Print · USGS
    McLean and DeWitt counties are shown in the mid-2010s, capturing a landscape of established farmsteads and rural villages. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Bellflower Cem, Blue Ridge Cem, and small settlements including Laurette and Kumler.

  20. 2015 Map of Farmer City North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Farmer City North, 2015 Print
    2015 Farmer City North
    2015 Print · USGS
    McLean and De Witt counties meet in this central Illinois landscape during the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate local burial sites like Oak Grove Cem or trace the rural road network connecting Empire, Watkins, and Farmer City.

  21. 2018 Map of Mansfield, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Mansfield, 2018 Print
    2018 Mansfield
    2018 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of Piatt and DeWitt Counties come into focus in 2018, centered on the community of Mansfield. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape surrounding Galesville, locating the Mansfield Cem and Mackey Cem among the prairie creeks.

  22. 2018 Map of Bellflower, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bellflower, 2018 Print
    2018 Bellflower
    2018 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farm country and the meeting point of three counties are detailed here during the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the layout of Bellflower, locate small hamlets like Kumler and Weedman, or find family sites near Bellflower Cem.

  23. 2018 Map of Farmer City North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Farmer City North, 2018 Print
    2018 Farmer City North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in McLean and De Witt Counties comes into focus during the late 2010s as traditional township grids meet modern transit corridors. Researchers can find burial sites like Oak Grove Cem and trace the rail path through Empire and Watkins.

  24. 2018 Map of Farmer City South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Farmer City South, 2018 Print
    2018 Farmer City South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Farmer City and the surrounding DeWitt County farmlands are shown here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural burial sites like Saint Josephs Catholic Cem or explore the southern waters of Lake Clinton.

  25. 2021 Map of Farmer City South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Farmer City South, 2021 Print
    2021 Farmer City South
    2021 Print · USGS
    DeWitt and Piatt Counties are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the quiet intersection of prairie agriculture and the waters of Lake Clinton. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites including Maple Grove Cem, Campground Cem, and McCord Cem.

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