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Old Maps of Salem, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Salem with 16 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Salem has changed over the decades.

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. 2024 Map of Fairman, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Fairman, 2024 Print
    2024 Fairman
    2024 Print · USGS
    Marion County land records come to life in this contemporary survey of the area surrounding Patoka and Fairman. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites, including Harrison Cem and Fredonia Cem, alongside the winding East Fork Kaskaskia River.
  40. 2024 Map of Salem North, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Salem North, 2024 Print
    2024 Salem North
    2024 Print · USGS
    In the modern era, this Marion County landscape shows the enduring layout of the prairie's crossroads settlements and family burial grounds. Researchers can trace the civic layout of Salem at the Marion County Courthouse or locate rural landmarks like Alma Cem and Tonti.
  43. 2024 Map of Salem South, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Salem South, 2024 Print
    2024 Salem South
    2024 Print · USGS
    Marion County south of Salem is shown in the early 2020s as a landscape of productive farmland and quiet rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous family-named burial sites including Mount Moriah Cem, Snyder Cem, and Purdue Cem.
  46. 2024 Map of Centralia East, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Centralia East, 2024 Print
    2024 Centralia East
    2024 Print · USGS
    Marion County in the early 2020s reflects a landscape of deep rail history and significant water management. Genealogists can locate numerous rural burial sites like Ennis Cem and Zion Hill Cem, or trace the tracks of the BNSF Railway.
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