1980s Maps of Fulton County, Illinois

1. 1981 Map of Ray

   

   1981 Ray

   1981 Print · USGS

   Schuyler and Fulton counties are documented here in the early eighties as the rail-and-river economy persisted. Genealogists can trace family names at Christian Neck Ch, Old Ridgeville Cem, and the settlement of Ray.

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4. 1981 Map of Astoria

   

   1981 Astoria

   1981 Print · USGS

   Fulton and Schuyler counties are shown in the early eighties as a mix of river bottomlands and ridge-top farming communities. Genealogists can trace family names through the Price-Sackman Cem, Mud Valley Ch, and rural settlements like Sheldons Grove.

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7. 1981 Map of Kilbourne

   

   1981 Kilbourne

   1981 Print · USGS

   The Illinois River valley and Mason County uplands are captured here in the early eighties as the region balanced agriculture with conservation. You can trace the Chicago and Illinois Midland rail line through Kilbourne or locate family sites at St Johns Cem and Deverman Cem.

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10. 1981 Map of Bath

    

    1981 Bath

    1981 Print · USGS

    The Illinois River valley in the early 1980s is captured here in a detailed look at the wetland environments of Mason and Fulton Counties. Researchers can trace the old railroad grade near Bluff City or locate riverfront landmarks like Holmes Landing and the village of Bath.

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13. 1982 Map of Farmington East

    

    1982 Farmington East

    1982 Print · USGS

    The intersection of Peoria and Fulton counties comes to life in this early 1980s survey of the Illinois prairie. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Mine Tailings near Farmington or locate rural homesteads and local Cem sites near Cramer.

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16. 1982 Map of Banner

    

    1982 Banner

    1982 Print · USGS

    The Illinois River valley and its complex creek systems are recorded here during the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the topography of Banner, Monterey, and Rawalts alongside significant water features like Copperas Creek and Canton Lake.

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19. 1982 Map of Duck Island

    

    1982 Duck Island

    1982 Print · USGS

    The Illinois River valley in the early eighties shows a dense network of backwater lakes and wildlife refuges. Trace the layout of Liverpool or locate landmarks like Goofy Ridge, Duck Island, and the Strip Mine.

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22. 1985 Map of Peoria

    

    1985 Peoria

    1985 Print · USGS

    The Illinois River valley and the Tri-County area are captured here in the mid-1980s as industry and infrastructure reshaped the heart of the state. Researchers can trace the grounds of Jubilee College, locate the Stark Mine near Elmwood, or follow the busy tracks of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.

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25. 1985 Map of Macomb

    

    1985 Macomb

    1985 Print · USGS

    West Central Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a robust network of river towns and rail corridors spanning from the Illinois River to the Lamoine. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Macomb, find rural landmarks like Pennington Point, or locate early conservation sites like Argyle Lake State Park.

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28. 1985 Map of Lincoln

    

    1985 Lincoln

    1985 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Illinois comes to life in this survey of Logan and Mason counties as the interstate era reshapes the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development from San Jose to Kenney or locate landmarks like Rose Hill Cem and Funks Grove.

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31. 1985 Map of Galesburg, 1986 Print

    

    1985 Galesburg

    1986 Print · USGS

    Western Illinois in the mid-eighties was a landscape of riverfront forests and industrial rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Galesburg and Monmouth alongside rural landmarks like Stronghurst and the coal operations of the Strip Mine near Canton.

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34. 1989 Map of Macomb

    

    1989 Macomb

    1989 Print · USGS

    West Central Illinois in the late eighties shows a landscape of river-bottom conservation and rail-town commerce. Researchers can trace the extensive wetlands of the Illinois River or locate historic transport hubs in Macomb, Colchester, and Beardstown.

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37. 1989 Map of Lincoln

    

    1989 Lincoln

    1989 Print · USGS

    Central Illinois in the late eighties remains a landscape of productive prairie and vital river arteries. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family landmarks like Rose Hill Cem, identify early aviation at Logan County Airport, or follow the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad through towns like Atlanta and Lincoln.

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40. 1989 Map of Galesburg

    

    1989 Galesburg

    1989 Print · USGS

    Western Illinois in the late eighties reveals a landscape of industrial rail hubs and riverfront timberland. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR through small towns like Stronghurst, London Mills, and Middle Grove (Middlepoint).

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43. 1989 Map of Peoria

    

    1989 Peoria

    1989 Print · USGS

    The Illinois River valley thrived as a regional center of industry, education, and transport during the late eighties. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the Peoria and Pekin Union Railway or locate landmarks like Bradley University and the Peoria Air National Guard Base.

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