1900s (20th Century) Maps of Buzzville, Illinois

1. 1929 Map of Manito, 1972 Print

   

   1929 Manito

   1972 Print · USGS

   Mason and Fulton counties in the late 1920s reveal a landscape of deep river bottoms and newly drained prairie. Researchers can trace family history through a dense network of country schools and churches like Coon Sch and Macedonia Ch, or locate the path of the Chicago and Illinois Midland railway.

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4. 1932 Map of Manito

   

   1932 Manito

   1932 Print · USGS

   The Illinois River valley in the early 1930s showcases a landscape of intricate drainage ditches and river-bottom hunting clubs near Manito. Researchers can trace rural lineages through dozens of named sites like Eureka Sch, Ebenezer Ch, and Wessling Cem.

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7. 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print

   

   1958 Peoria

   1969 Print · USGS

   Central Illinois thrived as a hub of education and transport during the late sixties, as the new interstate system began to reshape the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Springdale Cem, Bradley University, and the sprawling grounds of Chanute AFB.

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10. 1961 Map of Peoria

    

    1961 Peoria

    1961 Print · USGS

    Central Illinois thrived at the intersection of river trade and rail power during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central and Wabash, alongside landmarks like Chanute AFB and Weldon Springs State Park.

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13. 1963 Map of Peoria

    

    1963 Peoria

    1963 Print · USGS

    Central Illinois thrived as a rail and highway crossroads during the early sixties, centered on the bustling Illinois River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century layout of Peoria, locate the grounds of Chanute Air Force Base, and follow historic lines like the Toledo Peoria and Western Railway.

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16. 1982 Map of Topeka

    

    1982 Topeka

    1982 Print · USGS

    The Illinois River bottomlands and timbered uplands of Mason County come alive in this early 1980s survey. Researchers can trace the drainage networks of Biggs Ditch and find local landmarks like Buzzville, the State Tree Nursery, and Topeka.

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19. 1985 Map of Lincoln

    

    1985 Lincoln

    1985 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Illinois comes to life in this survey of Logan and Mason counties as the interstate era reshapes the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development from San Jose to Kenney or locate landmarks like Rose Hill Cem and Funks Grove.

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22. 1989 Map of Lincoln

    

    1989 Lincoln

    1989 Print · USGS

    Central Illinois in the late eighties remains a landscape of productive prairie and vital river arteries. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family landmarks like Rose Hill Cem, identify early aviation at Logan County Airport, or follow the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad through towns like Atlanta and Lincoln.

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25. 1990 Map of Peoria

    

    1990 Peoria

    1990 Print · USGS

    Central Illinois at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling university campuses. Researchers can trace the legacy of major institutions like Chanute Air Force Base and the University of Illinois alongside regional landmarks such as Sand Ridge State Forest.

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