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Old Maps of Dexter, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Dexter. 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 Dexter.

Dexter, IL maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Effingham, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Effingham, 1958 Print
    1950 Effingham
    1958 Print · USGS
    Effingham and the surrounding townships are shown at a mid-century peak of rail activity and rural development. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Wolf Creek Cemetery, St Marys Church, and the settlement at Shumway.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Effingham
    1951 Map of Effingham
    1951 Effingham
    1951 Print · USGS
    In the decade after the war, central Illinois thrived as a rail and agricultural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country landmarks like Ewington Cem, St Pauls Ch, and the many schools of Summit and Liberty townships.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1985 Map of Altamont East, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Altamont East, 1986 Print
    1985 Altamont East
    1986 Print · USGS
    The eastern outskirts of Altamont are captured here in the mid-1980s as the rail and road network shaped this Effingham County landscape. Researchers can trace the CONRAIL line and find smaller settlements like Dexter, Keptown, and Brockett along with the local Altamont Reservoir.
  16. 1986 Map of Effingham
    1986 Map of Effingham
    1986 Effingham
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central 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
  19. 1998 Map of Altamont East, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Altamont East, 2003 Print
    1998 Altamont East
    2003 Print · USGS
    Effingham County comes into focus at the turn of the millennium as the city of Altamont expands alongside its vital water infrastructure. Researchers can trace the layout of Altamont and identify outlying locales like Dexter and Blue Point.
  22. 2012 Map of Altamont East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Altamont East, 2012 Print
    2012 Altamont East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Dexter, including Altamont, Keptown, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Altamont East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Altamont East, 2015 Print
    2015 Altamont East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Dexter, including Altamont, Keptown, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Altamont East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Altamont East, 2018 Print
    2018 Altamont East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Dexter, including Altamont, Keptown, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Altamont East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Altamont East, 2021 Print
    2021 Altamont East
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Dexter, including Altamont, Keptown, and other nearby areas
  34. 2024 Map of Altamont East, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Altamont East, 2024 Print
    2024 Altamont East
    2024 Print · USGS
    Effingham County and the village of Altamont are documented here in 2024, showing a landscape rich with legacy churchyards and rural cemeteries. Researchers can trace deep family roots through sites like German Methodist Cem, Little Prairie Cem, and the Arborcrest Memorial Park Cem.
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