1970s Maps of Fulton County, Illinois

1. 1971 Map of Glasford, 1974 Print

   

   1971 Glasford

   1974 Print · USGS

   The Illinois River valley in the early 1970s reveals a landscape defined by heavy industry and small-town roots. Researchers can trace local genealogy through Lancaster Cem and Union Cem, or explore the industrial riverfront near Kingston Mines.

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4. 1974 Map of Farmington West, 1978 Print

   

   1974 Farmington West

   1978 Print · USGS

   Fulton County industrial and rural life are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing the expansion of heavy coal mining across the prairie. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Providence Chapel, Chapin Pleasant Hill Cem, and the village of Uniontown.

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7. 1974 Map of Bushnell East, 1978 Print

   

   1974 Bushnell East

   1978 Print · USGS

   Prairie City and Bushnell sit at a vital rail crossroads during the mid-seventies, where agriculture meets early recreational development. Trace local lineage and industry through Mound Cem, the First Baptist Ch, and a large Strip Mine.

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10. 1974 Map of London Mills, 1978 Print

    

    1974 London Mills

    1978 Print · USGS

    The Spoon River valley in the mid-1970s shows a landscape of small river towns and active coal mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths between London Mills and Ellisville, identifying family landmarks like Heartley Cem and the Indian Ford Bridge.

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13. 1974 Map of Blyton, 1978 Print

    

    1974 Blyton

    1978 Print · USGS

    In the mid-1970s, this portion of Fulton County remained a landscape of winding river valleys and quiet rural townships. Local historians can trace the paths of old crossings like Buckeye Bridge and locate family landmarks such as Rigdon Cem and Sinnett Chapel Cems.

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16. 1974 Map of Fiatt, 1978 Print

    

    1974 Fiatt

    1978 Print · USGS

    Fulton County land use comes into focus during the mid-seventies as coal extraction and recreation begin to reshape the prairie. Trace family roots at Fiatt Cem or Zion Ch while following the industrial footprints of the Burlington Northern and Strip Mined Areas.

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19. 1974 Map of Avon, 1978 Print

    

    1974 Avon

    1978 Print · USGS

    The rail-corridor communities of west-central Illinois are documented here in the mid-1970s as they transition into the late twentieth century. Researchers can locate numerous family-named burial grounds like Babbitt Cem or trace the rural footprint of Saunders Hospital and the Long Landing Strip.

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22. 1974 Map of Canton, 1978 Print

    

    1974 Canton

    1978 Print · USGS

    Canton and its surrounding coalfields are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by industry and community. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Greenwood Cemetery, Shields Chapel, and the grounds of Spoon River Jr College.

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25. 1974 Map of Fairview, 1978 Print

    

    1974 Fairview

    1978 Print · USGS

    Mid-1970s Fulton and Knox Counties reveal a landscape shaped by both the Chicago and North Western rail line and large-scale coal extraction. Genealogists can locate several family cemeteries, including Markley Cem and Beer Cem, alongside local landmarks like Coal Creek Ch.

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28. 1975 Map of Chandlerville NW, 1976 Print

    

    1975 Chandlerville NW

    1976 Print · USGS

    The Illinois riverfront near Mason County comes to life in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Researchers can trace the layout of Bath and study the detailed agricultural patterns and backwaters surrounding the Illinois River.

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