1940s Maps of Macon County, Illinois

Explore 2 historic maps of Macon County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Macon County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Macon County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Macon County, IL maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Monticello
    1943 Map of Monticello
    1943 Monticello
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois at the height of the Second World War reveals a landscape of thriving rail towns and rural school districts. You can trace the path of the Wabash railroad through White Heath or locate family roots at Kentucky Ch and Greenleaf Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1949 Map of Dalton City
    1949 Map of Dalton City
    1949 Dalton City
    1949 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois agriculture and rail transit are documented here just after the war, showing the dense network of one-room schools and country churches. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sanner Chapel, New Hope Cem, and Penn Consolidated Sch.
    2 unique versions available

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