Old Maps of Thawville, Illinois
Explore 13 old maps of Thawville, spanning from 1948 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.
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Thawville, IL maps
(13)- 1948 Map of Buckley1948 Buckley1948 Print · USGSThe Illinois prairie of the late 1940s reveals a rural landscape still revolving around the village schoolhouse and the Illinois Central rail line. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks across Piper City, Thawville, and dozens of rural schools like Shute Sch or Zahn Sch.
- 1949 Map of Buckley1949 Buckley1949 Print · USGSEast-central Illinois farm country thrived alongside the Illinois Central railroad just after the war, when small towns and family farms defined the prairie. Researchers can locate dozens of country schoolhouses like Willow Grove Sch and Larkin Sch, or trace the path of the North Fork Vermilion River near Thawville.2 unique versions available
- 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print1958 Peoria1969 Print · USGSCentral Illinois thrived as a hub of education and transport during the late sixties, as the new interstate system began to reshape the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Springdale Cem, Bradley University, and the sprawling grounds of Chanute AFB.4 unique versions available
- 1961 Map of Peoria1961 Peoria1961 Print · USGSCentral Illinois thrived at the intersection of river trade and rail power during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central and Wabash, alongside landmarks like Chanute AFB and Weldon Springs State Park.
- 1963 Map of Peoria1963 Peoria1963 Print · USGSCentral Illinois thrived as a rail and highway crossroads during the early sixties, centered on the bustling Illinois River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century layout of Peoria, locate the grounds of Chanute Air Force Base, and follow historic lines like the Toledo Peoria and Western Railway.
- 1985 Map of Fairbury1985 Fairbury1985 Print · USGSCentral Illinois in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape shaped by the Illinois Central Gulf rail network and the Vermilion River basin. Trace the roots of local communities from Fairbury to Pontiac, and locate landmarks like the State Correctional Center and High Chapel.2 unique versions available
- 1986 Map of Onarga West1986 Onarga West1986 Print · USGSIroquois County farmland is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the rural township grids and rail corridors of east-central Illinois. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Delrey or locate rural landmarks like the Cem near Ridgeville.
- 1990 Map of Peoria1990 Peoria1990 Print · USGSCentral Illinois at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling university campuses. Researchers can trace the legacy of major institutions like Chanute Air Force Base and the University of Illinois alongside regional landmarks such as Sand Ridge State Forest.
- 2012 Map of Onarga West, 2012 Print2012 Onarga West2012 Print · USGSCovers Thawville, including Gilman, Onarga, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Onarga West, 2015 Print2015 Onarga West2015 Print · USGSCovers Thawville, including Gilman, Onarga, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Onarga West, 2018 Print2018 Onarga West2018 Print · USGSCovers Thawville, including Gilman, Onarga, and other nearby areas
- 2021 Map of Onarga West, 2021 Print2021 Onarga West2021 Print · USGSCovers Thawville, including Gilman, Onarga, and other nearby areas
- 2024 Map of Onarga West, 2024 Print2024 Onarga West2024 Print · USGSIroquois County farm country is mapped in detail here, showing the modern layout of eastern Illinois agriculture. Researchers can locate family sites near Onarga Cem and Lisk Cem or trace the rural routes connecting Thawville and Ridgeville.
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