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

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  1. 1948 Map of Buckley
    1948 Map of Buckley
    1948 Buckley
    1948 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  2. 1949 Map of Buckley
    1949 Map of Buckley
    1949 Buckley
    1949 Print · USGS
    East-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

  3. 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Peoria
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  4. 1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Peoria
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  5. 1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Peoria
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  6. 1985 Map of Fairbury
    1985 Map of Fairbury
    1985 Fairbury
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  7. 1986 Map of Onarga West
    1986 Map of Onarga West
    1986 Onarga West
    1986 Print · USGS
    Iroquois 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.

  8. 1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Peoria
    1990 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  9. 2012 Map of Onarga West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Onarga West, 2012 Print
    2012 Onarga West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Thawville, including Gilman, Onarga, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Onarga West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Onarga West, 2015 Print
    2015 Onarga West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Thawville, including Gilman, Onarga, and other nearby areas

  11. 2018 Map of Onarga West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Onarga West, 2018 Print
    2018 Onarga West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Thawville, including Gilman, Onarga, and other nearby areas

  12. 2021 Map of Onarga West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Onarga West, 2021 Print
    2021 Onarga West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Thawville, including Gilman, Onarga, and other nearby areas

  13. 2024 Map of Onarga West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Onarga West, 2024 Print
    2024 Onarga West
    2024 Print · USGS
    Iroquois 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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