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1980s Maps of Hancock County, Illinois

Explore 11 historic maps of Hancock County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 1980s, 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 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Hancock County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Hancock County, IL maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Tioga
    1981 Map of Tioga
    1981 Tioga
    1981 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farm country at the start of the eighties shows a landscape of deep creek valleys and quiet rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family names at Bethany Cem and Higgins Cem or locate the site of Camp Saukenauk.
  4. 1981 Map of Loraine
    1981 Map of Loraine
    1981 Loraine
    1981 Print · USGS
    The West-Central Illinois prairie during the early 1980s reveals a structured landscape of crossroads hamlets and family farmsteads. Researchers can trace genealogical roots through local sites like Old Loraine Cem, Centennial Ebenezer Ch, and the settlement at Stillwell.
  7. 1981 Map of Bowen
    1981 Map of Bowen
    1981 Bowen
    1981 Print · USGS
    This rural portion of Hancock and Adams Counties was captured in the early eighties as the agricultural grid defined the landscape. Researchers can locate family sites such as Ebenezer Cem and Forsyth Cem or trace the Burlington Northern rail line through La Prairie.
  10. 1981 Map of Augusta
    1981 Map of Augusta
    1981 Augusta
    1981 Print · USGS
    Augusta and the surrounding Illinois prairie are shown here in the early eighties, centered on the BURLINGTON NORTHERN railroad and the Augusta town grid. Family historians can trace local roots at Woodland Cemetery, Elm Grove Church, and several smaller burial grounds scattered near Pulaski.
  13. 1981 Map of Lima
    1981 Map of Lima
    1981 Lima
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River floodplain and upland bluffs of Adams County are captured here in the early 1980s. Local researchers can locate family burial sites at Fletcher Cem and Gallimore Cem or trace river geography near Buzzard Island.
  16. 1985 Map of Macomb
    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.
  19. 1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Burlington
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region during the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Mississippi River and a dense network of railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Aspen Grove Cem or locate community landmarks in Burlington, Fort Madison, and Mount Pleasant.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1985 Map of Galesburg, 1986 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1986 Map of Keokuk
    1986 Map of Keokuk
    1986 Keokuk
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state junction of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri comes alive in the mid-eighties as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Researchers can trace family roots through Moss Ridge Cemetery or study industrial landmarks like the Keokuk Dam and Lock and Dam No 19.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1989 Map of Macomb
    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.
  31. 1989 Map of Galesburg
    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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