1970s Maps of Marshall County, Illinois
Explore 6 historic maps of Marshall County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Marshall County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, 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 Marshall County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.
Marshall County, IL maps
(6)- 1972 Map of Chillicothe, 1974 Print1972 Chillicothe1974 Print · USGSChillicothe and the Illinois River valley are captured in the early seventies as a major rail-and-river hub surrounded by expansive conservation wetlands. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Hammett Cem, New Salem Cem, and Lincoln Valley Central High Sch.2 unique versions available
- 1972 Map of Putnam, 1974 Print1972 Putnam1974 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley and the community of Putnam are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line and locate local landmarks like Sugar Grove Cem and Lake Thunderbird.2 unique versions available
- 1972 Map of Henry, 1974 Print1972 Henry1974 Print · USGSMarshall County in the early seventies centers on the riverfront life of the community of Henry and the surrounding agricultural townships. Genealogists can locate several family-named burial sites like Forbes Cem and Harris Cem, or trace the winding course of Sandy Creek through the rural landscape.2 unique versions available
- 1972 Map of Lacon, 1974 Print1972 Lacon1974 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and protected river bottomlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like Nighswonger Cem or trace the early paths of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad.2 unique versions available
- 1972 Map of Washburn, 1974 Print1972 Washburn1974 Print · USGSWashburn and Wilbern sit at the heart of this early 1970s landscape on the Marshall and Woodford county line. Researchers can trace rural life through numerous landmarks like Grange Hall, Buckingham Cem, and the Gulf Central Illinois railroad.
- 1972 Map of Florid, 1974 Print1972 Florid1974 Print · USGSThe Illinois River bottomlands in the early 1970s reveal a landscape of vast backwater lakes and upland farming communities. Trace family roots at Riverside Cem or follow the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rails past Hilderbrant.2 unique versions available
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