1940s Maps of Fayette County, Illinois

Explore 12 historic maps of Fayette County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Fayette County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Fayette County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Fayette County, IL maps

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  1. 1941 Map of St. Elmo, 1958 Print
    1941 Map of St. Elmo, 1958 Print
    1941 St. Elmo
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Altamont, Avena, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Greenville
    1943 Map of Greenville
    1943 Greenville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Greenville, Pleasant Mound, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Ramsey, 1976 Print
    1944 Map of Ramsey, 1976 Print
    1944 Ramsey
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Ramsey, Shafter, and other nearby areas

  4. 1945 Map of St. Elmo
    1945 Map of St. Elmo
    1945 St. Elmo
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Altamont, Avena, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1945 Map of Kinmundy, 1965 Print
    1945 Map of Kinmundy, 1965 Print
    1945 Kinmundy
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Kinmundy, Brownstown, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1945 Map of Vandalia, 1969 Print
    1945 Map of Vandalia, 1969 Print
    1945 Vandalia
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Vandalia, Patoka, and other nearby areas

  7. 1946 Map of Ramsey
    1946 Map of Ramsey
    1946 Ramsey
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Ramsey, Shafter, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1947 Map of Vandalia
    1947 Map of Vandalia
    1947 Vandalia
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Vandalia, Patoka, and other nearby areas

  9. 1947 Map of Kinmundy
    1947 Map of Kinmundy
    1947 Kinmundy
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Kinmundy, Brownstown, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1947 Map of Hillsboro, 1963 Print
    1947 Map of Hillsboro, 1963 Print
    1947 Hillsboro
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Hillsboro, Witt, and other nearby areas

  11. 1948 Map of Carlyle
    1948 Map of Carlyle
    1948 Carlyle
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Breese, Carlyle, and other nearby areas

  12. 1949 Map of Hillsboro
    1949 Map of Hillsboro
    1949 Hillsboro
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Hillsboro, Witt, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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