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1980s Maps of Marion County, Illinois

Explore 7 historic maps of Marion County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Marion County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, 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 Marion County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Marion County, IL maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Mount Vernon
    1982 Map of Mount Vernon
    1982 Mount Vernon
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois and Southwestern Indiana meet here during a period of significant regional water management and transit growth. Researchers can trace the development of Rend Lake and locate vanished rail stops along the Southern RR near Bluford and Golden Gate.
  4. 1985 Map of Carlyle Lake
    1985 Map of Carlyle Lake
    1985 Carlyle Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of growing commuter suburbs and massive water management projects. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cem or trace the early footprint of Southern Illinois Univ (Edwardsville).
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1985 Map of Pinckneyville
    1985 Map of Pinckneyville
    1985 Pinckneyville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of prairie farms, coal extraction, and vital rail corridors. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Venedy Station and New Memphis Station or locate landmarks like St Libory Church and Memorial Gardens Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1985 Map of Oskaloosa
    1985 Map of Oskaloosa
    1985 Oskaloosa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Clay County and the surrounding countryside appear in detail during the mid-1980s, showcasing the rural road networks and township divisions. Local researchers can trace family lands near Iola and the winding banks of Skillet Fork or Dismal Creek.
  13. 1985 Map of Kinmundy
    1985 Map of Kinmundy
    1985 Kinmundy
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the mid-eighties, the border of Fayette and Marion Counties centered on the rail hub of Kinmundy and the surrounding prairie. You can trace the Illinois Central Gulf line through Farina or locate old burial sites near Lone Grove Branch.
  16. 1985 Map of St. Paul
    1985 Map of St. Paul
    1985 St. Paul
    1985 Print · USGS
    Marion and Fayette counties are shown here in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape shaped by the East Fork Kaskaskia River and its many branches. Researchers can locate the small community of St Paul, identify local cemeteries, and trace the elevation changes at Lowe Mound.
  19. 1986 Map of Olney
    1986 Map of Olney
    1986 Olney
    1986 Print · USGS
    South-central Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of small agricultural towns linked by historic rail lines and prairie preserves. Trace family roots and vanished rail stops near Kinmundy, the Prairie Chicken Sanctuary, and Salem.
    2 unique versions available
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