1970s Maps of Franklin County, Illinois

Explore 9 historic maps of Franklin County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Franklin County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Franklin County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Franklin County, IL maps

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  1. 1974 Map of Dahlgren, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Dahlgren, 1977 Print
    1974 Dahlgren
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Dahlgren, Belle Rive, and other nearby areas

  2. 1974 Map of Spring Garden, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Spring Garden, 1977 Print
    1974 Spring Garden
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Spring Garden, Jefferson County, and other nearby areas

  3. 1974 Map of Ewing, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Ewing, 1977 Print
    1974 Ewing
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Ewing, Rust, and other nearby areas

  4. 1974 Map of Macedonia, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Macedonia, 1977 Print
    1974 Macedonia
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Macedonia, Flint, and other nearby areas

  5. 1975 Map of Ina, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Ina, 1977 Print
    1975 Ina
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Ina, Bonnie, and other nearby areas

  6. 1975 Map of Du Quoin, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Du Quoin, 1977 Print
    1975 Du Quoin
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Du Quoin, Holden, and other nearby areas

  7. 1975 Map of Waltonville, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Waltonville, 1977 Print
    1975 Waltonville
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Waltonville, Emerson City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1975 Map of Rend Lake Dam, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Rend Lake Dam, 1977 Print
    1975 Rend Lake Dam
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Benton, West City, and other nearby areas

  9. 1975 Map of Sesser, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Sesser, 1977 Print
    1975 Sesser
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Sesser, Valier, and other nearby areas

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