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1980s Maps of LaSalle County, Illinois

Explore 26 historic maps of LaSalle 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.

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LaSalle County, IL maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Sublette
    1982 Map of Sublette
    1982 Sublette
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois prairie land is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of rail and rural life. Genealogists can locate family-named routes and landmarks like Montavon Road or St Marys Cem near Sublette.
  4. 1982 Map of Compton
    1982 Map of Compton
    1982 Compton
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois prairie life in the early eighties is mapped here at the junction of the Burlington Northern and Chicago and North Western. Researchers can trace rural lineages through family landmarks like Fisk Cem and the small settlement of The Burg.
  7. 1982 Map of Mendota East
    1982 Map of Mendota East
    1982 Mendota East
    1982 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County's eastern prairies are captured here in the early eighties, showing the transition from the city of Mendota to the agricultural reaches of Meriden. Genealogists can trace family heritage through local landmarks like Holy Cross Sch & PO and the Wisner Cem near the Old Indian Boundary.
  10. 1982 Map of Mendota West
    1982 Map of Mendota West
    1982 Mendota West
    1982 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of the Bureau and La Salle county lines come alive in the early 1980s, showcasing the intersection of the Illinois Central Gulf and Burlington Northern railroads. Genealogists can trace family roots through Erbes Cem and Hetzler Cem, or locate landmarks like Blackstone Sch.
  13. 1982 Map of Wenona, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Wenona, 1983 Print
    1982 Wenona
    1983 Print · USGS
    Wenona and the surrounding Marshall County prairies are shown here in the early eighties as a network of rail lines and rural townships. Genealogists can locate family sites like Cherry Point Cem, St Marys Cem, and the industrial Mine Dump.
  16. 1983 Map of Blackstone
    1983 Map of Blackstone
    1983 Blackstone
    1983 Print · USGS
    Livingston and La Salle Counties are captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of structured townships and rail-side villages. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots at Blackstone Cem, New Michigan Cem, and the Sunbury Sch along the CONRAIL line.
  19. 1983 Map of Ransom
    1983 Map of Ransom
    1983 Ransom
    1983 Print · USGS
    La Salle County's prairie landscape is captured in the early 1980s as modern industry begins to reshape the rural grid. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots at St Patricks Cem or follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line through Ransom.
  22. 1983 Map of Kinsman
    1983 Map of Kinsman
    1983 Kinsman
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie of the early eighties is mapped here at the border of La Salle and Grundy Counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and locate family sites near Highland Cem or the village of Kinsman.
  25. 1983 Map of Odell
    1983 Map of Odell
    1983 Odell
    1983 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in central Illinois reached a turning point in the early eighties as these rail corridors and small towns evolved. Genealogists and local researchers can pinpoint the locations of Nevada Cem, the St Paul Cem, and the rural post office sites of Budd and Sunbury.
  28. 1983 Map of Dana, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Dana, 1984 Print
    1983 Dana
    1984 Print · USGS
    Dana and the surrounding Illinois prairie are captured here in the early eighties as the rail-centered economy evolved. Researchers can trace family roots through the St Petri Ch, locate the Bauman Cem, and find the rail junction at Dana.
  31. 1983 Map of Streator North, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Streator North, 1984 Print
    1983 Streator North
    1984 Print · USGS
    La Salle County at the start of the eighties shows a landscape of rail-driven industry and rural townships. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Sante Fe tracks through STREATOR or locate Grand Rapids Cem and Marilla Park.
  34. 1983 Map of Long Point, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Long Point, 1984 Print
    1983 Long Point
    1984 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Livingston and La Salle Counties is captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of rail-fed villages and prairie creeks. Genealogists and historians can trace the Santa Fe rail line through Ancona and Garfield or locate the USAF Dewline Training Center.
  37. 1983 Map of McNabb, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of McNabb, 1984 Print
    1983 McNabb
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie near the Putnam and La Salle county line is captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the village of Mc Nabb. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Mt Palatine Cem, the Coleman Sch, and the long-established Friends Ch.
  40. 1983 Map of Leonore, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Leonore, 1984 Print
    1983 Leonore
    1984 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County farmland meets the winding bluffs of the Vermilion River in this early 1980s survey. Researchers can trace the rural layout of Leonore and find legacy landmarks like Lost Land Cem and Eagle Sch.
  43. 1983 Map of Tonica, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Tonica, 1984 Print
    1983 Tonica
    1984 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County agriculture and rail transit are documented here in the early 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the positions of several rural burial grounds like Old Cem and Fairview Cem alongside the Illinois Central Gulf railroad.
  46. 1983 Map of Streator South, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Streator South, 1984 Print
    1983 Streator South
    1984 Print · USGS
    The river bluffs and coal country south of Streator are captured here in the late seventies. Genealogists can locate several rural burial grounds including Defenbaugh Cem and Campbell Cem, along with settlements like Ancona and Manville.
  49. 1983 Map of Varna, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Varna, 1984 Print
    1983 Varna
    1984 Print · USGS
    The northern Illinois prairie towns of Varna and Magnolia are captured here in the early eighties as the regional rail network gave way to new transport. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Statler Cem, Antioch Cem, and the Old Railroad Grade.
  52. 1983 Map of Minonk, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Minonk, 1984 Print
    1983 Minonk
    1984 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois prairie and rail crossroads come alive in the early 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Minonk and Rutland, including local sites like St Patricks Sch and the regional mine dump.
  55. 1984 Map of Wenona, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Wenona, 1985 Print
    1984 Wenona
    1985 Print · USGS
    Wenona served as a busy rail crossroads in the mid-1980s, where two major lines intersected amidst the fields of Marshall and La Salle counties. Genealogists can locate several family landmarks including Cherry Point Cem, Riely Cem, and the notable Mine Dump near the town center.
  58. 1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Ottawa
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the mid-1980s shows a landscape balancing river commerce with sprawling energy and mining operations. Researchers can trace the layout of mining towns like Coal City or find family landmarks such as Oakwood Memorial Cem and Smiths Mound.
  61. 1985 Map of Kewanee
    1985 Map of Kewanee
    1985 Kewanee
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-valley industry and prairie transit. Researchers can trace family roots through Evergreen Memory Garden or follow the historic Hennepin Canal past Tiskilwa and Wyanet.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1985 Map of Peoria
    1985 Map of Peoria
    1985 Peoria
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley and the Tri-County area are captured here in the mid-1980s as industry and infrastructure reshaped the heart of the state. Researchers can trace the grounds of Jubilee College, locate the Stark Mine near Elmwood, or follow the busy tracks of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
  67. 1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Dixon
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois in the mid-eighties was a land of river cities and expansive prairies defined by rail lines and private airfields. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oakwood Cem, the Sword Landing Strip, and Sauk Valley College while tracing the C & N W railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 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
  73. 1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Aurora
    1989 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Illinois is captured in the mid-1980s as suburban growth began to bridge the gap between the Fox River cities and the outer prairies. Researchers can trace the development of Naperville and Aurora or locate rural landmarks like Fairview Cem and the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
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