Old Maps of Colfax, Illinois for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 18 historic maps of Colfax. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Colfax's 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.

  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 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 2012 Map of Cooksville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Cooksville, 2012 Print
    2012 Cooksville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax, including Cooksville, Pleasant Hill, and other nearby areas

  10. 2012 Map of Colfax, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Colfax, 2012 Print
    2012 Colfax
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax, including Anchor, McLean County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2015 Map of Cooksville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cooksville, 2015 Print
    2015 Cooksville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax, including Cooksville, Pleasant Hill, and other nearby areas

  12. 2015 Map of Colfax, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Colfax, 2015 Print
    2015 Colfax
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax, including Anchor, McLean County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Colfax, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Colfax, 2018 Print
    2018 Colfax
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax, including Anchor, McLean County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2018 Map of Cooksville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cooksville, 2018 Print
    2018 Cooksville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax, including Cooksville, Pleasant Hill, and other nearby areas

  15. 2021 Map of Cooksville, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Cooksville, 2021 Print
    2021 Cooksville
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax, including Cooksville, Pleasant Hill, and other nearby areas

  16. 2021 Map of Colfax, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Colfax, 2021 Print
    2021 Colfax
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Colfax, including Anchor, McLean County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2024 Map of Cooksville, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Cooksville, 2024 Print
    2024 Cooksville
    2024 Print · USGS
    McLean County prairie land is mapped here in the modern era, centered on the village of Cooksville. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Wiley Cem, Evergreen Cem, and the rural drainage of the Mackinaw River.

  18. 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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