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Historical Maps of Ford County, Illinois

What stories do these 59 old maps tell about Ford County's past? From 1924 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Ford County's history through maps:

  • Trace Ford County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Ford County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Ford County, IL maps

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  1. 1924 Map of Paxton, 1953 Print
    1924 Map of Paxton, 1953 Print
    1924 Paxton
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Ford County, including Rantoul, Paxton, and other nearby areas
  2. 1927 Map of Paxton
    1927 Map of Paxton
    1927 Paxton
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Ford County, including Rantoul, Paxton, and other nearby areas
  3. 1927 Map of Paxton
    1927 Map of Paxton
    1927 Paxton
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Ford County, including Rantoul, Paxton, and other nearby areas
  4. 1928 Map of Gibson City
    1928 Map of Gibson City
    1928 Gibson City
    1928 Print · USGS
    Covers Ford County, including Gibson City, Fisher, and other nearby areas
  5. 1928 Map of Gibson City
    1928 Map of Gibson City
    1928 Gibson City
    1928 Print · USGS
    Covers Ford County, including Gibson City, Fisher, and other nearby areas
  6. 1936 Map of Potomac
    1936 Map of Potomac
    1936 Potomac
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Ford County, including Potomac, Rankin, and other nearby areas
  7. 1936 Map of Potomac
    1936 Map of Potomac
    1936 Potomac
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Ford County, including Potomac, Rankin, and other nearby areas
  8. 1936 Map of Potomac
    1936 Map of Potomac
    1936 Potomac
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Ford County, including Potomac, Rankin, and other nearby areas
  9. 1944 Map of Piper City
    1944 Map of Piper City
    1944 Piper City
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Ford County, including Gilman, Piper City, and other nearby areas
  10. 1944 Map of Piper City, 1979 Print
    1944 Map of Piper City, 1979 Print
    1944 Piper City
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Ford County, including Gilman, Piper City, and other nearby areas
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