Old Maps of Anchor, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Anchor with 12 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Anchor has changed over the decades.


Anchor, IL maps

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  1. 1957 Map of Colfax, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Colfax, 1958 Print
    1957 Colfax
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farming country is mapped here during the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail corridors through McLean and Livingston counties. Genealogists can trace family roots at Pleasant Hill Cem, Antioch Cem, and the community of Cooksville.

  2. 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Peoria
    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.

  4. 1963 Map of Peoria
    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.

  5. 1985 Map of Fairbury
    1985 Map of Fairbury
    1985 Fairbury
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape shaped by the Illinois Central Gulf rail network and the Vermilion River basin. Trace the roots of local communities from Fairbury to Pontiac, and locate landmarks like the State Correctional Center and High Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1986 Map of Colfax
    1986 Map of Colfax
    1986 Colfax
    1986 Print · USGS
    McLean and Livingston counties are captured here in the mid-1980s as a landscape of steady agricultural life and quiet township centers. Researchers can trace rural property lines and community hubs like Colfax, Anchor, and the winding Mackinaw River.

  7. 1990 Map of Peoria
    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.

  8. 2012 Map of Colfax, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Colfax, 2012 Print
    2012 Colfax
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchor, including Colfax, McLean County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2015 Map of Colfax, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Colfax, 2015 Print
    2015 Colfax
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchor, including Colfax, McLean County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2018 Map of Colfax, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Colfax, 2018 Print
    2018 Colfax
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchor, including Colfax, McLean County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2021 Map of Colfax, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Colfax, 2021 Print
    2021 Colfax
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Anchor, including Colfax, McLean County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2024 Map of Colfax, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Colfax, 2024 Print
    2024 Colfax
    2024 Print · USGS
    McLean County's eastern prairie reaches are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of central Illinois farm country. Researchers can trace local lineages through Antioch Cem and Plymouth Cem or locate homesites near Colfax and Anchor.

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