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Old Maps of Salem, Illinois

Explore 32 old maps of Salem, spanning from 1914 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Salem, IL maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Centralia
    1914 Map of Centralia
    1914 Centralia
    1914 Print · USGS
    Southern 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
  4. 1934 Map of Salem, 1960 Print
    1934 Map of Salem, 1960 Print
    1934 Salem
    1960 Print · USGS
    Marion County in the mid-1930s is a dense network of steam railroads and rural township life centered around the bustling city of Salem. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at numerous rural schoolhouses like Allmon Sch and historic landmarks such as the County Infirmary.
  7. 1935 Map of Centralia, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Centralia, 1958 Print
    1935 Centralia
    1958 Print · USGS
    Centralia 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.
  10. 1938 Map of Salem
    1938 Map of Salem
    1938 Salem
    1938 Print · USGS
    Marion County thrived as a rail-centric agricultural hub in the late 1930s, defined by the intersection of three major railroads. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Givens Chapel, County Infirmary, and the Martin Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Belleville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern 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
  16. 1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Belleville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern 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.
  19. 1965 Map of Salem South, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Salem South, 1966 Print
    1965 Salem South
    1966 Print · USGS
    Marion County during the mid-sixties reveals a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and small rural townships. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Purdue Cem and Young Chapel or trace the early footprint of Lake Centralia.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1965 Map of Salem North, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Salem North, 1966 Print
    1965 Salem North
    1966 Print · USGS
    Marion County's rail-and-road network is on full display in the mid-sixties as the city of Salem expands northward toward the Salem Reservoir. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Martin Cem and Allison Cem or locate community anchors such as Givens Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1970 Map of Fairman, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Fairman, 1971 Print
    1970 Fairman
    1971 Print · USGS
    Marion County's rural oil-producing landscape is captured here in the early seventies as the petroleum industry shaped the local economy. Researchers can locate the Patoka East Oil Field, the Illinois Central railroad, and family landmarks like Cruise Cem and Cubbage Chapel.
  28. 1970 Map of Centralia East, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Centralia East, 1971 Print
    1970 Centralia East
    1971 Print · USGS
    Marion 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
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 2012 Map of Centralia East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Centralia East, 2012 Print
    2012 Centralia East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Centralia, Sandoval, and other nearby areas
  40. 2012 Map of Fairman, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Fairman, 2012 Print
    2012 Fairman
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Odin, Patoka, and other nearby areas
  43. 2012 Map of Salem South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Salem South, 2012 Print
    2012 Salem South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Selmaville, Cartter, and other nearby areas
  46. 2012 Map of Salem North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Salem North, 2012 Print
    2012 Salem North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Tonti, Alma, and other nearby areas
  49. 2015 Map of Salem North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Salem North, 2015 Print
    2015 Salem North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Tonti, Alma, and other nearby areas
  52. 2015 Map of Salem South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Salem South, 2015 Print
    2015 Salem South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Selmaville, Cartter, and other nearby areas
  55. 2015 Map of Centralia East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Centralia East, 2015 Print
    2015 Centralia East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Centralia, Sandoval, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Fairman, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fairman, 2015 Print
    2015 Fairman
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Odin, Patoka, and other nearby areas
  61. 2018 Map of Fairman, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fairman, 2018 Print
    2018 Fairman
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Odin, Patoka, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Centralia East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Centralia East, 2018 Print
    2018 Centralia East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Centralia, Sandoval, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Salem South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Salem South, 2018 Print
    2018 Salem South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Selmaville, Cartter, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Salem North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Salem North, 2018 Print
    2018 Salem North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Tonti, Alma, and other nearby areas
  73. 2021 Map of Salem South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Salem South, 2021 Print
    2021 Salem South
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Salem, including Selmaville, Cartter, and other nearby areas
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