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1970s Maps of Hancock County, Illinois

Explore 9 historic maps of Hancock 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 Hancock 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.
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Start exploring Hancock County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Hancock County, IL maps

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  1. 1974 Map of Bentley, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Bentley, 1978 Print
    1974 Bentley
    1978 Print · USGS
    Hancock County farmland is seen here in the mid-1970s as a landscape of rural townships and family-run homesteads. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Harmony Cem and Browning Cem or trace the NORFOLK AND WESTERN rail line.
  4. 1974 Map of West Point, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of West Point, 1978 Print
    1974 West Point
    1978 Print · USGS
    The quiet farming townships of western Illinois are captured here in the mid-1970s, centered on the villages of Basco and West Point. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds like Bethel Cem and trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade.
  7. 1974 Map of Fountain Green, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Fountain Green, 1978 Print
    1974 Fountain Green
    1978 Print · USGS
    Hancock and McDonough Counties are shown in the mid-1970s, a landscape where rural township life centers on small crossroads and winding creek systems. Genealogists can locate several family burial grounds like Lincoln Cem and Yetter Cem, alongside landmarks like Majorville Ch.
  10. 1974 Map of Stronghurst, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Stronghurst, 1978 Print
    1974 Stronghurst
    1978 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farmland and the villages along the Santa Fe and Topeka Atchison railroad appear in this mid-seventies survey. Researchers can locate remote rural sites like the Old Bedford Ch, Smith Landing Strip, and Peasley Cem.
  13. 1974 Map of La Harpe, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of La Harpe, 1978 Print
    1974 La Harpe
    1978 Print · USGS
    La Harpe and Blandinsville sit at the heart of this mid-1970s Illinois survey, which details the agricultural landscape along the Hancock and McDonough county line. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the Toledo Peoria and Western line or locate rural sites like Chapel Cem and the Landing Field.
  16. 1974 Map of Carthage East, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Carthage East, 1978 Print
    1974 Carthage East
    1978 Print · USGS
    Hancock County in the mid-1970s reveals a productive Illinois landscape where the eastern outskirts of Carthage meet the winding La Moine River. Genealogists and local researchers can trace historic burial sites like Old Brick Cem and landmarks such as the Robert Morris Jr College campus.
  19. 1974 Map of Plymouth, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Plymouth, 1978 Print
    1974 Plymouth
    1978 Print · USGS
    Hancock and McDonough counties meet here in the mid-1970s, where rural industry and rail lines converge. Genealogists and historians can trace the Colmar - Plymouth Oil Field and family sites like Trimble Cem or Irwin Cem.
  22. 1974 Map of Carthage West, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Carthage West, 1978 Print
    1974 Carthage West
    1978 Print · USGS
    Hancock County in the mid-1970s exhibits a landscape of organized prairie agriculture and bustling rail-junction towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Carthage through its local institutions like Robert Morris Jr College and several burial grounds, including Moss Ridge Cem.
  25. 1975 Map of Augusta NW, 1976 Print
    1975 Map of Augusta NW, 1976 Print
    1975 Augusta NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Illinois farmland and rural settlements are captured in high-detail aerial photography during the mid-seventies. Researchers can pinpoint specific farmsteads and the historic town layouts of Augusta and La Prairie as they existed fifty years ago.
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