1900s (20th Century) Maps of Lake Ka-Ho, Illinois

Explore 10 historic maps of Lake Ka-Ho from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Lake Ka-Ho, 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.

  2. 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

  3. 1915 Map of Mount Olive
    1915 Map of Mount Olive
    1915 Mount Olive
    1915 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois at the height of the steam era reveals a landscape shaped by competing railroads and dense rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local landmarks like Ritchie School, Robbs Mound, and the many lines of the Illinois Traction.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1944 Map of Mount Olive, 1965 Print
    1944 Map of Mount Olive, 1965 Print
    1944 Mount Olive
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois during the mid-forties reveals a landscape defined by industrial rail junctions and dozens of rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Hardenburg School, Ware Grove School, and the community of Walshville along the Chicago and Northwestern tracks.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 1974 Map of Gillespie South, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Gillespie South, 1977 Print
    1974 Gillespie South
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Macoupin County coal and rail corridor is captured here in the mid-seventies, showing the close-knit proximity of towns like Gillespie and Benld. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Tine Sawyer Cem and defunct rail lines including the Old RR Grade.

  8. 1974 Map of Mount Olive, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Mount Olive, 1977 Print
    1974 Mount Olive
    1977 Print · USGS
    Mount Olive and the surrounding townships of Macoupin and Montgomery Counties appear here in the mid-seventies during a period of established rail and local industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near City Cem, the Drive-in Theater, and the small settlement of Carlinburg.

  9. 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.

  10. 1998 Map of Mount Olive, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Mount Olive, 2002 Print
    1998 Mount Olive
    2002 Print · USGS
    Mount Olive and the surrounding Illinois prairie are shown here as they appeared in the late twentieth century. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at St Johns Cem or follow the path of the Old Railroad Grade and Karnes Siding.

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