Old Maps of Advance, Illinois for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 12 historic maps of Advance. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Advance's past.


Advance, IL maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Greenup, 1958 Print
    1940 Map of Greenup, 1958 Print
    1940 Greenup
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cumberland and Jasper Counties are shown in detail as they appeared just before the war, dominated by the winding valley of the Embarrass River. Genealogists can trace dozens of country schools and churches, including Scotch Chapel Sch, Hazel Dell, and Washington Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Greenup
    1943 Map of Greenup
    1943 Greenup
    1943 Print · USGS
    Cumberland and Jasper counties are captured here in the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape defined by the Embarrass River and the historic National Road. Researchers can locate dozens of rural schools and family landmarks, from Hunt City to the Washington Cem and Wade Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the mid-twentieth century shows a landscape defined by industrial rail hubs and the creation of large reservoirs. Researchers can trace historic corridors like the Penn Central or locate landmarks such as Lincoln Log Cabin State Park and Lake Springfield.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail lines and prairie commerce centered on the state capital. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate connections between Springfield, Decatur, and dozens of smaller settlements like Nokomis and Arcola.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Hazel Dell
    1985 Map of Hazel Dell
    1985 Hazel Dell
    1985 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s rural landscape is captured in the mid-1980s, documenting the small settlements and local industry of east-central Illinois. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Hazel Dell, locate isolated Oil Wells, and follow the banks of Crooked Creek.

  6. 1986 Map of Effingham
    1986 Map of Effingham
    1986 Effingham
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois during the mid-eighties was a hub of rail travel and water recreation centered on the new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural landscape between Mattoon and Effingham, locating landmarks like St Paul Ch and Eagle Creek State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1998 Map of Hazel Dell, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Hazel Dell, 2002 Print
    1998 Hazel Dell
    2002 Print · USGS
    Cumberland and Jasper Counties are shown in the late 1990s as the agricultural landscape evolved with new resource infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Hazel Dell, Point Pleasant, and the industrial activity at the southern Well Field.

  8. 2012 Map of Hazel Dell, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hazel Dell, 2012 Print
    2012 Hazel Dell
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Advance, including Hazel Dell, Point Pleasant, and other nearby areas

  9. 2015 Map of Hazel Dell, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hazel Dell, 2015 Print
    2015 Hazel Dell
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Advance, including Hazel Dell, Point Pleasant, and other nearby areas

  10. 2018 Map of Hazel Dell, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hazel Dell, 2018 Print
    2018 Hazel Dell
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Advance, including Hazel Dell, Point Pleasant, and other nearby areas

  11. 2021 Map of Hazel Dell, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Hazel Dell, 2021 Print
    2021 Hazel Dell
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Advance, including Hazel Dell, Point Pleasant, and other nearby areas

  12. 2024 Map of Hazel Dell, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Hazel Dell, 2024 Print
    2024 Hazel Dell
    2024 Print · USGS
    This rural portion of Cumberland and Jasper counties is captured in the early 21st century, showing a landscape defined by creeks and family heritage. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites like Washington Cem and the small settlement of Advance.

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