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

Explore 8 historic maps of Colfax 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Colfax's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Colfax's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Colfax, 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 1986 Map of Cooksville
    1986 Map of Cooksville
    1986 Cooksville
    1986 Print · USGS
    McLean County farmland remains the focus of this mid-eighties survey as it traces the rural townships surrounding Cooksville. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as the Cem, the small settlement of Pleasant Hill, and the winding Mackinaw River.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
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