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1900s (20th Century) Maps of McDonough County, Illinois

Explore 46 historic maps of McDonough County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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McDonough County, IL maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Macomb, 1966 Print
    1912 Map of Macomb, 1966 Print
    1912 Macomb
    1966 Print · USGS
    McDonough County during the early twentieth century shows a landscape of scattered farmsteads and one-room schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Runkle School and Pennington Point or follow the path of the Waubonsie Trail.
  4. 1913 Map of Colchester
    1913 Map of Colchester
    1913 Colchester
    1913 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois at the start of the twentieth century was a landscape of dense rural school districts and prairie rail towns. Trace the early footprints of Colchester and Tennessee, or locate forgotten sites like Vishnu Sprs and the Clay Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1914 Map of Macomb
    1914 Map of Macomb
    1914 Macomb
    1914 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois before the Great War is captured here through its dense network of rural school districts and burgeoning rail lines. Genealogists can locate specific family landmarks such as Pennington Point, the Town Hall, and the path of the historic Waubonsie Trail.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1915 Map of Avon
    1915 Map of Avon
    1915 Avon
    1915 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farm country and the Spoon River valley are shown here in the early twentieth century. Family history researchers can trace the locations of dozens of vanished rural schoolhouses like Oldtown School and Gross School, along with the small settlement of Check Row.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1916 Map of Good Hope, 1965 Print
    1916 Map of Good Hope, 1965 Print
    1916 Good Hope
    1965 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois prairie life is frozen in time during the First World War era as small farming communities began to peak. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Stem School or Mud College and trace the original Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1918 Map of Vermont
    1918 Map of Vermont
    1918 Vermont
    1918 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie of McDonough and Fulton counties is captured here just after the Great War, during the height of the railroad era. Genealogists can locate specific homestead sites near New Philadelphia or trace the many rural schoolhouses like Mud Acre School and Harvey School.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1918 Map of La Harpe
    1918 Map of La Harpe
    1918 La Harpe
    1918 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farm life in the late teens is captured here through a remarkably dense grid of rural schools and rail-fed townships. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local districts like Sunny Ridge School and Waggy School or along the Santa Fe line.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1918 Map of Good Hope
    1918 Map of Good Hope
    1918 Good Hope
    1918 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois prairie and growing rail towns are captured here at the end of the Great War. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near dozens of country schools like Mud College and rural hubs such as Good Hope and Sciota.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1921 Map of Vermont
    1921 Map of Vermont
    1921 Vermont
    1921 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois prairie and river breaks are documented here just after the Great War, showing a landscape defined by small family farms. Researchers can trace rural school districts and pioneer churches like Mud Acre School, Mt Pleasant Church, and the settlement at Bernadotte.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1944 Map of Avon, 1962 Print
    1944 Map of Avon, 1962 Print
    1944 Avon
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie landscape between Bushnell and London Mills is shown here as it appeared in the mid-forties. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of country school sites like Oldtown School and small junctions including Blyton and Babylon.
  31. 1947 Map of Vermont, 1979 Print
    1947 Map of Vermont, 1979 Print
    1947 Vermont
    1979 Print · USGS
    In the mid-century period, the area around Vermont and Table Grove was shaped by military activity and mining. Local historians can locate the Camp Ellis Military Reservation and historic schoolhouses like Harvey Sch and Cox Sch.
  34. 1947 Map of Adair, 1981 Print
    1947 Map of Adair, 1981 Print
    1947 Adair
    1981 Print · USGS
    McDonough and Fulton counties appear here just after the war, showing a dense landscape of small-town rail stops and one-room schoolhouses. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Rich Sch, Temple Cem, and the village of New Philadelphia.
  37. 1948 Map of Adair
    1948 Map of Adair
    1948 Adair
    1948 Print · USGS
    The McDonough and Fulton County line in the late 1940s shows a landscape of rural schoolhouses and the sprawling Camp Ellis Military Reservation. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Adair or locate family landmarks like Temple Cem and Point Pleasant Ch.
  40. 1948 Map of Vermont
    1948 Map of Vermont
    1948 Vermont
    1948 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois was transitioning into the post-war era when this survey recorded the massive Camp Ellis Military Reservation alongside established farming townships. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Easley Cem and Mud Acre Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1949 Map of Vermont
    1949 Map of Vermont
    1949 Vermont
    1949 Print · USGS
    Fulton County and the surrounding tri-county area appear here shortly after the war, centered on the massive Camp Ellis Military Reservation. Researchers can trace the vanished barracks and rail spurs of the camp alongside rural landmarks like the Little Brick School and Bernadotte Bridge.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Mississippi River and major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Keokuk or locate the sprawling Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Burlington
    1961 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail economy of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of major hubs like Galesburg and Macomb alongside landmark sites such as the Iowa Ordnance Plant and the historic river town of Nauvoo.
  52. 1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Burlington
    1963 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of the Mississippi and Illinois valleys comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial and academic growth of the region, from the Iowa Ordnance Plant to campuses like Knox College and Western Illinois University.
  55. 1974 Map of Doddsville, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Doddsville, 1977 Print
    1974 Doddsville
    1977 Print · USGS
    The McDonough and Schuyler County line in the mid-1970s is a landscape of winding creek valleys and high ridges. Researchers can trace local history through numerous burial sites like Stoneking Cem and Pennington Cem or locate the Strip Mine near Grindstone Creek.
  58. 1974 Map of Bardolph, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Bardolph, 1977 Print
    1974 Bardolph
    1977 Print · USGS
    Bardolph and the surrounding McDonough County countryside are captured here in the mid-1970s, showing a landscape defined by prairie agriculture and rail transit. Researchers can locate community anchors like Camp Creek Ch, the Mound Cem, and the historic settlement at Pennington Point.
  61. 1974 Map of Industry, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Industry, 1977 Print
    1974 Industry
    1977 Print · USGS
    McDonough and Schuyler Counties in the mid-seventies show a landscape of traditional township farming and rural church life. Genealogists can trace family names through sites like Peck Cem, Standard Cem, and the West Prairie Ch.
  64. 1974 Map of Macomb, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Macomb, 1977 Print
    1974 Macomb
    1977 Print · USGS
    Macomb and its surrounding townships thrive in the mid-1970s as a major educational and rail hub. Genealogists can trace family names through Oakwood Cem and Wayland Cem, or locate historic schools like Woodrow Wilson Sch and Lincoln Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1974 Map of Fountain Green, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Fountain Green, 1978 Print
    1974 Fountain Green
    1978 Print · USGS
    Hancock and McDonough Counties are shown in the mid-1970s, a landscape where rural township life centers on small crossroads and winding creek systems. Genealogists can locate several family burial grounds like Lincoln Cem and Yetter Cem, alongside landmarks like Majorville Ch.
  70. 1974 Map of Stronghurst, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Stronghurst, 1978 Print
    1974 Stronghurst
    1978 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farmland and the villages along the Santa Fe and Topeka Atchison railroad appear in this mid-seventies survey. Researchers can locate remote rural sites like the Old Bedford Ch, Smith Landing Strip, and Peasley Cem.
  73. 1974 Map of Colchester, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Colchester, 1978 Print
    1974 Colchester
    1978 Print · USGS
    Colchester and the surrounding prairie of McDonough County are captured in the mid-1970s, as the local economy balanced agriculture with riverfront industry. Trace family roots at Mt Auburn Cemetery or Lower Cem, and explore the land around Argyle Lake State Park and the Burlington Northern line.
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