Old Maps of Watson, Illinois

Explore 7 old maps of Watson, spanning from 1950 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Watson, IL maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Effingham, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Effingham, 1958 Print
    1950 Effingham
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Effingham, Altamont, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Effingham
    1951 Map of Effingham
    1951 Effingham
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Effingham, Altamont, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Springfield, Decatur, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Springfield, Decatur, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Effingham South
    1985 Map of Effingham South
    1985 Effingham South
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Effingham, Funkhouser, and other nearby areas

  6. 1986 Map of Effingham
    1986 Map of Effingham
    1986 Effingham
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Charleston, Mattoon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1998 Map of Effingham South, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Effingham South, 2002 Print
    1998 Effingham South
    2002 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Effingham, Funkhouser, and other nearby areas

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