1900s (20th Century) Maps of Shumway, Illinois

Explore 7 historic maps of Shumway 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 Shumway'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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Shumway, 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 Shumway
    1985 Map of Shumway
    1985 Shumway
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farm country is captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the village of Shumway. Researchers can trace old family Cem sites and township boundaries across Holland Prairie or locate landmarks like Lake Sara and the Public Boat Landing.

  6. 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

  7. 1998 Map of Shumway, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Shumway, 2003 Print
    1998 Shumway
    2003 Print · USGS
    Effingham County and the village of Shumway are shown in the late 1990s as the rural landscape begins to meet modern recreation. Researchers can trace the northern reaches of Lake Sara and find local landmarks like the Golf Course and the settlement at Holland.

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