Old Maps of Centralia, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 32 historic maps of Centralia. 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 Centralia.
Centralia, IL maps
(32)- 1914 Map of Centralia1914 Centralia1914 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois at the peak of the rail era shows a landscape of busy junctions and tightly-knit rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near landmarks like Possumtrot School, Fikes Hill, and the bustling yards of Centralia.3 unique versions available
- 1935 Map of Centralia, 1958 Print1935 Centralia1958 Print · USGSCentralia and the surrounding Marion County townships thrived as a major railroad crossroads in the mid-1930s. Researchers can locate dozens of localized rural schoolhouses like Red Stripe and Possumtrot School or trace the early paths of the Illinois Central through Sandoval and Odin.
- 1943 Map of Ashley, 1967 Print1943 Ashley1967 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois during the early 1940s is captured here as a thriving rail and agricultural hub. Genealogists can locate specific family-linked landmarks like the Blissville Polling House, Conta Colliery, and the Odd Fellows Cem.
- 1946 Map of Ashley1946 Ashley1946 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois at the end of the war was a landscape of concentrated rail corridors and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like St Michael Cem, Oniontown, and the Blissville Polling House.
- 1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print1958 Belleville1973 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois during the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape of industrial growth and massive new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central RR through towns like Centralia or locate landmarks such as Emerald Mound and the Looking Glass Prairie.3 unique versions available
- 1962 Map of Belleville1962 Belleville1962 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois in the late fifties reveals a landscape of industrial growth and ancient landmarks before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family names and rural post offices near Centralia, Salem, and the historic Monks Mound.
- 1969 Map of Centralia West, 1971 Print1969 Centralia West1971 Print · USGSCentralia and Wamac are shown at a peak of industrial and institutional growth in the late sixties. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Bethlehem Cem, Kaskaskia College, and the busy Junction City (Glen Ridge Station).2 unique versions available
- 1970 Map of Centralia East, 1971 Print1970 Centralia East1971 Print · USGSMarion County at the start of the 1970s reveals a landscape of industrial energy and deep-rooted rural communities. Trace the intersection of the Illinois Central railroad with local landmarks like the Raccoon Lake Oil Field and Peaceful Valley Cem.3 unique versions available
- 1974 Map of Walnut Hill, 1978 Print1974 Walnut Hill1978 Print · USGSMarion and Jefferson counties are shown here in the mid-seventies, captured at the intersection of the regional railroad network and the local oil industry. Researchers can trace family sites at Gaston Cem, Grand Prairie Sch, and the small settlement of Cravat.
- 1974 Map of Irvington, 1978 Print1974 Irvington1978 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois oil production and rail transport define this mid-1970s landscape near the Washington and Jefferson county line. Trace local history through the Irvington Oil Field, the Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad, and family-named sites like Harres Cemetery.
- 1985 Map of Carlyle Lake1985 Carlyle Lake1985 Print · USGSSouthwestern 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
- 1985 Map of Pinckneyville1985 Pinckneyville1985 Print · USGSSouthern 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
- 2012 Map of Walnut Hill, 2012 Print2012 Walnut Hill2012 Print · USGSCovers Centralia, including Walnut Hill, Boyd, and other nearby areas
- 2012 Map of Centralia West, 2012 Print2012 Centralia West2012 Print · USGSCovers Centralia, including Sandoval, Central City, and other nearby areas
- 2012 Map of Centralia East, 2012 Print2012 Centralia East2012 Print · USGSCovers Centralia, including Salem, Sandoval, and other nearby areas
- 2012 Map of Irvington, 2012 Print2012 Irvington2012 Print · USGSCovers Centralia, including Irvington, Richview, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Irvington, 2015 Print2015 Irvington2015 Print · USGSCovers Centralia, including Irvington, Richview, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Centralia East, 2015 Print2015 Centralia East2015 Print · USGSCovers Centralia, including Salem, Sandoval, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Walnut Hill, 2015 Print2015 Walnut Hill2015 Print · USGSCovers Centralia, including Walnut Hill, Boyd, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Centralia West, 2015 Print2015 Centralia West2015 Print · USGSCovers Centralia, including Sandoval, Central City, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Walnut Hill, 2018 Print2018 Walnut Hill2018 Print · USGSCovers Centralia, including Walnut Hill, Boyd, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Centralia East, 2018 Print2018 Centralia East2018 Print · USGSCovers Centralia, including Salem, Sandoval, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Centralia West, 2018 Print2018 Centralia West2018 Print · USGSCovers Centralia, including Sandoval, Central City, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Irvington, 2018 Print2018 Irvington2018 Print · USGSCovers Centralia, including Irvington, Richview, and other nearby areas
- 2021 Map of Centralia East, 2021 Print2021 Centralia East2021 Print · USGSCovers Centralia, including Salem, Sandoval, and other nearby areas
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