1980s Maps of McDonough County, Illinois

Explore 4 historic maps of McDonough County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 McDonough County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, 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.
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Start exploring McDonough County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


McDonough County, IL maps

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  1. 1985 Map of Macomb
    1985 Map of Macomb
    1985 Macomb
    1985 Print · USGS
    West Central Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a robust network of river towns and rail corridors spanning from the Illinois River to the Lamoine. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Macomb, find rural landmarks like Pennington Point, or locate early conservation sites like Argyle Lake State Park.

  2. 1985 Map of Galesburg, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Galesburg, 1986 Print
    1985 Galesburg
    1986 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois in the mid-eighties was a landscape of riverfront forests and industrial rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Galesburg and Monmouth alongside rural landmarks like Stronghurst and the coal operations of the Strip Mine near Canton.
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  3. 1989 Map of Macomb
    1989 Map of Macomb
    1989 Macomb
    1989 Print · USGS
    West Central Illinois in the late eighties shows a landscape of river-bottom conservation and rail-town commerce. Researchers can trace the extensive wetlands of the Illinois River or locate historic transport hubs in Macomb, Colchester, and Beardstown.

  4. 1989 Map of Galesburg
    1989 Map of Galesburg
    1989 Galesburg
    1989 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois in the late eighties reveals a landscape of industrial rail hubs and riverfront timberland. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR through small towns like Stronghurst, London Mills, and Middle Grove (Middlepoint).

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