Old Maps of Avena, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Avena. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Avena, 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
    The Illinois counties of Fayette, Shelby, and Effingham are mapped here in the early 1940s at the height of their rail-and-refinery era. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous country schools like Martin Box Sch and churches like Crums Chapel near the Carter Refinery.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1945 Map of St. Elmo
    1945 Map of St. Elmo
    1945 St. Elmo
    1945 Print · USGS
    Fayette and Effingham counties are seen here in the 1940s at a peak of rail and river industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Saint Elmo, locate the Carter Refinery, or find rural landmarks like Crums Chapel and Meyers Cem.
    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. 1982 Map of Avena, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Avena, 1983 Print
    1982 Avena
    1983 Print · USGS
    Fayette County in the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by rail transport and river drainage. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Liberty Cem, the small settlement of Pruett, and churches such as Post Oak Ch or Fairview Ch.

  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 Avena, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Avena, 2003 Print
    1998 Avena
    2003 Print · USGS
    Fayette County in the late 1990s showcases a landscape of rural townships and winding creek bottoms before the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Zion Cem, the settlement at Sefton, or the Miller Landing Strip.

  8. 2012 Map of Avena, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Avena, 2012 Print
    2012 Avena
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Avena, including Brownstown, Sefton, and other nearby areas

  9. 2015 Map of Avena, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Avena, 2015 Print
    2015 Avena
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Avena, including Brownstown, Sefton, and other nearby areas

  10. 2018 Map of Avena, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Avena, 2018 Print
    2018 Avena
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Avena, including Brownstown, Sefton, and other nearby areas

  11. 2021 Map of Avena, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Avena, 2021 Print
    2021 Avena
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Avena, including Brownstown, Sefton, and other nearby areas

  12. 2024 Map of Avena, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Avena, 2024 Print
    2024 Avena
    2024 Print · USGS
    Fayette County is captured in this contemporary survey, showing a landscape defined by the Kaskaskia River and its complex creek systems. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous local sites like Avena, Zion Cem, and Fairview Cem.

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