Old Maps of Henderson, Illinois for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 8 historic maps of Henderson. 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 Henderson's past.


Henderson, IL maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Woodhull
    1947 Map of Woodhull
    1947 Woodhull
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie at mid-century reveals a dense network of family farms and rural institutions near the Henry and Knox county lines. Genealogists can trace ancestral sites through dozens of named schools and cemeteries like Prairie Flower Sch and Oxford Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Davenport
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa and western Illinois thrive along the river during the late fifties, defined by the industrial Quad Cities and a robust rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Oasis and Stanwood or along the Cedar River.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Davenport
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of major railroads and find river landmarks like Rock Island Arsenal, Huron Island, and the Coralville Reservoir.

  4. 1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Davenport
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the Mississippi River corridor are shown at their industrial peak just before the interstate era fully transformed the region. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and find landmarks like the Rock Island Arsenal and Wild Cat Den State Park.

  5. 1982 Map of Wataga, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Wataga, 1983 Print
    1982 Wataga
    1983 Print · USGS
    Knox County settlement and rail infrastructure are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists can trace family sites at Bruner Cem or Junk Cem, while historians can follow the Burlington Northern line and an Old RR Grade near Wataga.

  6. 1984 Map of Aledo, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Aledo, 1985 Print
    1984 Aledo
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River borderlands and Illinois heartland are captured here in the mid-eighties as industry and agriculture overlap. Trace the Hennepin Canal, the historic Swedish colony at Bishop Hill, and the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern.

  7. 1989 Map of Aledo
    1989 Map of Aledo
    1989 Aledo
    1989 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois and eastern Iowa are shown here during the late twentieth century, when the river-and-rail economy still defined the Quad Cities and the surrounding prairie. Researchers can trace historic settlements like Bishop Hill and Millersburg alongside active routes like the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific RR.

  8. 2024 Map of Wataga, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Wataga, 2024 Print
    2024 Wataga
    2024 Print · USGS
    Knox County, Illinois, is captured here in a contemporary portrait of its traditional farming communities and scattered pioneer burial grounds. Researchers can locate numerous family and township plots including Ontario Cem, Bruner Cem, and Robbins Cem.

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