Old Maps of Effingham, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 11 historic maps of Effingham. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Effingham, 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1985 Map of Effingham North
    1985 Map of Effingham North
    1985 Effingham North
    1985 Print · USGS
    Effingham was expanding northward into the rural Illinois prairie during the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace the development of Lake Sara, locate an active Oil Field, and find landmarks like the Drive-In Theater near the river.

  6. 1985 Map of Effingham South
    1985 Map of Effingham South
    1985 Effingham South
    1985 Print · USGS
    Effingham is captured here as a bustling rail and aviation hub during the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the development of smaller communities like Watson and Teutopolis or locate historical landmarks such as Ewington and the Little Wabash River.

  7. 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

  8. 1998 Map of Effingham North, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Effingham North, 2002 Print
    1998 Effingham North
    2002 Print · USGS
    Effingham and the surrounding prairie townships appear at the end of the millennium as a crossroads of rail and modern highway travel. Genealogists and local historians can trace the course of the Little Wabash River past Lake Pauline, the village of Sigel, and the northern edge of Effingham.

  9. 1998 Map of Effingham South, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Effingham South, 2002 Print
    1998 Effingham South
    2002 Print · USGS
    Southern Effingham County at the turn of the millennium shows a landscape defined by the intersection of major interstate travel and quiet township life. Researchers can trace the layout of Watson, Heartville, and Ewington or locate family plots at several rural Cemeteries.

  10. 2024 Map of Effingham South, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Effingham South, 2024 Print
    2024 Effingham South
    2024 Print · USGS
    Effingham and the surrounding Illinois prairie are documented here in the early twenty-first century as the region continues its growth as a transportation and civic hub. Researchers can locate historic burial grounds like Ewington Cem and Rinehart Cem or trace the drainage of the Little Wabash River.

  11. 2024 Map of Effingham North, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Effingham North, 2024 Print
    2024 Effingham North
    2024 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Effingham and the Shelby County border are captured in the 2020s, showing a landscape of river valleys and growing residential lakefronts. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Mound Cem and Rentfro Cem or trace the winding path of the Little Wabash River.

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