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Old Maps of Dorchester, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Dorchester. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Dorchester.

Dorchester, IL maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Gillespie, 1971 Print
    1912 Map of Gillespie, 1971 Print
    1912 Gillespie
    1971 Print · USGS
    Macoupin County at the height of its mining and rail era reveals a landscape of industrial towns and dense rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous named institutions like Spanish Needle School, the Wayne Cem, and coal operations like Mine No 7.
  4. 1915 Map of Gillespie
    1915 Map of Gillespie
    1915 Gillespie
    1915 Print · USGS
    Macoupin County at the height of its coal-mining era is detailed here, showing a landscape defined by rail junctions and small mining towns. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct schoolhouses like Spanish Needle School and rural landmarks such as Corrington Chapel or the Coal Washer.
    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. 1974 Map of Bunker Hill, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Bunker Hill, 1977 Print
    1974 Bunker Hill
    1977 Print · USGS
    Mid-1970s Macoupin County reveals a landscape of prairie settlements and resource extraction during a period of steady rural development. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through several burial sites like St Marys Cem and Luken Cem, or explore the Old Grade Railroad near Dorchester.
  16. 1982 Map of Litchfield
    1982 Map of Litchfield
    1982 Litchfield
    1982 Print · USGS
    The coal and rail corridors of Central Illinois are captured here in the early eighties as the region balanced industrial mining with its agricultural roots. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Zelmer Memorial Cemetery or the grounds of Blackburn College and the Crown Mine No 1.
  19. 1998 Map of Bunker Hill, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Bunker Hill, 2002 Print
    1998 Bunker Hill
    2002 Print · USGS
    Bunker Hill and its surrounding townships are captured in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by prairie farming and oil extraction. Trace family roots at Wayne Cem or follow the path of the Old Grade Railroad past Dorchester.
  22. 2012 Map of Bunker Hill, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bunker Hill, 2012 Print
    2012 Bunker Hill
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester, including Bunker Hill, Baylestown, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Bunker Hill, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bunker Hill, 2015 Print
    2015 Bunker Hill
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester, including Bunker Hill, Baylestown, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Bunker Hill, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bunker Hill, 2018 Print
    2018 Bunker Hill
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester, including Bunker Hill, Baylestown, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Bunker Hill, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bunker Hill, 2021 Print
    2021 Bunker Hill
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorchester, including Bunker Hill, Baylestown, and other nearby areas
  34. 2024 Map of Bunker Hill, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Bunker Hill, 2024 Print
    2024 Bunker Hill
    2024 Print · USGS
    In this modern look at Macoupin County, the prairie landscape is dotted with long-established settlements and family cemeteries. Researchers can trace local history through sites like Bunker Hill City Cem, Royal Lakes, and Weidner Airport.
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