Old Maps of Bushnell, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 22 historic maps of Bushnell. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Bushnell, IL maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1974 Map of Bushnell East, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Bushnell East, 1978 Print
    1974 Bushnell East
    1978 Print · USGS
    Prairie City and Bushnell sit at a vital rail crossroads during the mid-seventies, where agriculture meets early recreational development. Trace local lineage and industry through Mound Cem, the First Baptist Ch, and a large Strip Mine.

  9. 1974 Map of Bushnell West, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Bushnell West, 1978 Print
    1974 Bushnell West
    1978 Print · USGS
    Mid-century McDonough County is defined here by its intersection of rail and river during the 1970s. Trace the rural landscape through family landmarks like Hageman Cem or the industrial corridors of the Toledo Peoria and Western and Burlington Northern railroads.

  10. 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.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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).

  12. 1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Burlington
    1990 Print · USGS
    The tri-state confluence of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is mapped here at the end of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfront heritage of Burlington, Keokuk, and Fort Madison, or locate sites like the Battle of Athens State Historic Site.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2012 Map of Bushnell East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bushnell East, 2012 Print
    2012 Bushnell East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Agricultural Illinois at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape of enduring rural communities and family-named landmarks. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the locations of several burial grounds, including Bushnell City Cem, Barnes Cem, and Mound Cem.

  14. 2012 Map of Bushnell West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bushnell West, 2012 Print
    2012 Bushnell West
    2012 Print · USGS
    McDonough County at the start of the 2010s reveals a quiet agricultural landscape defined by the sprawling branches of the La Moine River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Solon Robinson Cem or Pearce Cem, and trace the small settlements of Walnut Grove and Scottsburg.

  15. 2015 Map of Bushnell East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bushnell East, 2015 Print
    2015 Bushnell East
    2015 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of McDonough and Fulton counties appear here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape of structured prairie farms and winding creek beds. Family historians can locate several burial grounds like Barnes Cemetery and Guernsey Cemetery or trace the small settlement at Checkrow.

  16. 2015 Map of Bushnell West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bushnell West, 2015 Print
    2015 Bushnell West
    2015 Print · USGS
    The McDonough County prairie transitions from the urban street grid of Bushnell to dispersed agricultural settlements during this modern era. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Solon-Robinson Cem, Walnut Grove, and Pearce Cem.

  17. 2018 Map of Bushnell East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bushnell East, 2018 Print
    2018 Bushnell East
    2018 Print · USGS
    The rural border of McDonough and Fulton counties is shown here in the late twenty-teens, where agricultural plains meet the wooded breaks of Silver Creek. Researchers can locate several historic burial grounds like Mound Cem and Guernsey Cem or trace the early foundations of Prairie City and Marietta.

  18. 2018 Map of Bushnell West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bushnell West, 2018 Print
    2018 Bushnell West
    2018 Print · USGS
    McDonough County in the late twenty-teens is characterized by its organized section roads and the meandering E Fork La Moine River. Researchers can trace the development of Bushnell or locate small rural burial grounds like Pearce Cem and Hageman Cem.

  19. 2021 Map of Bushnell East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bushnell East, 2021 Print
    2021 Bushnell East
    2021 Print · USGS
    Spanning the McDonough and Fulton county line in the early 2020s, this area shows a landscape of productive farms and quiet settlements. Genealogists can locate family sites near Dyers Mound, Guernsey Cem, or the rural community of Checkrow.

  20. 2021 Map of Bushnell West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bushnell West, 2021 Print
    2021 Bushnell West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farm country is recorded here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the growing town of Bushnell and its grid of local streets. Genealogists can trace ancestral land near Hageman Cem, Bardolph, and the waters of the E Fork La Moine River.

  21. 2024 Map of Bushnell West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Bushnell West, 2024 Print
    2024 Bushnell West
    2024 Print · USGS
    Western McDonough County is captured here in the twenty-first century as the city of Bushnell extends into the prairie. Researchers can locate family sites at the Solon Robinson Cem or trace the winding waters of Drowning Fork and Short Fork.

  22. 2024 Map of Bushnell East, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Bushnell East, 2024 Print
    2024 Bushnell East
    2024 Print · USGS
    The agricultural borderlands of McDonough and Fulton Counties are captured here in the contemporary era. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from Prairie City down to Checkrow, including family-related sites like Guernsey Cem and Mound Cem.

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