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Old Maps of Elwin, Illinois

Explore 12 old maps of Elwin, spanning from 1929 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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Elwin, IL maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Decatur, 1965 Print
    1929 Map of Decatur, 1965 Print
    1929 Decatur
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois during the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape defined by the expansion of Lake Decatur and a busy rail network. Researchers can trace dozens of rural schools like Blue Door Sch and landmarks including Decatur Airport.
  4. 1933 Map of Decatur
    1933 Map of Decatur
    1933 Decatur
    1933 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river hub of Decatur is captured here in the early thirties, showing a landscape defined by industrial growth and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Antioch Ch or dozens of local schoolhouses including Blue Door Sch and Mound Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1967 Map of Decatur, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Decatur, 1968 Print
    1967 Decatur
    1968 Print · USGS
    Decatur is shown at its mid-century industrial peak, dominated by a complex network of railroads and the rising waters of Lake Decatur. Researchers can locate specific sites from Millikin University to family plots in Graceland Cemetery and Greenwood Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1985 Map of Decatur
    1985 Map of Decatur
    1985 Decatur
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farming and rail hubs thrive in the mid-1980s as Decatur anchors a sprawling network of track and timber. Trace the paths of the Sangamon River and the Illinois Central Gulf RR through old towns like Cerro Gordo and Bement.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1998 Map of Decatur, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Decatur, 2000 Print
    1998 Decatur
    2000 Print · USGS
    Decatur and the shores of Lake Decatur appear in high detail during the late nineties, showcasing the city's complex rail and educational infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family landmarks at Graceland Cemetery or locate schools like Millikin University and St Teresa Academy.
  22. 2012 Map of Decatur, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Decatur, 2012 Print
    2012 Decatur
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Elwin, including Decatur, Mount Zion, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Decatur, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Decatur, 2015 Print
    2015 Decatur
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Elwin, including Decatur, Mount Zion, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Decatur, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Decatur, 2018 Print
    2018 Decatur
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Elwin, including Decatur, Mount Zion, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Decatur, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Decatur, 2021 Print
    2021 Decatur
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Elwin, including Decatur, Mount Zion, and other nearby areas
  34. 2024 Map of Decatur, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Decatur, 2024 Print
    2024 Decatur
    2024 Print · USGS
    Decatur and its surrounding Macon County communities are shown here in modern detail, from the industrial A E Staley site to the campus of Millikin University. Researchers can trace local history through the many burial grounds like Greenwood Cem and Mount Zion Cem.
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