1900s (20th Century) Maps of Mount Zion, Illinois

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 1967 Map of Long Creek, 1968 Print

    

    1967 Long Creek

    1968 Print · USGS

    Macon County transitioned from heavy rail-and-river industry to suburban growth in the late sixties. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at Ridge Cem, follow the Baltimore and Ohio tracks, or locate old schools like Salem Sch.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 1998 Map of Long Creek, 2002 Print

    

    1998 Long Creek

    2002 Print · USGS

    Macon County at the turn of the millennium shows a landscape shaped by suburban growth and conservation efforts near Mount Zion. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Point Pleasant Cem or trace the early paths of Big Creek.

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