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

Explore 14 historic maps of Gridley 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 Gridley's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Gridley, IL maps

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  1. 1926 Map of Normal, 1966 Print
    1926 Map of Normal, 1966 Print
    1926 Normal
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois rail towns and prairie farmsteads are captured here during the mid-1920s. Genealogists can locate dozens of rural landmarks, including the Union Ch and schoolhouses like Frog Alley Sch and Sixmile Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1930 Map of Normal
    1930 Map of Normal
    1930 Normal
    1930 Print · USGS
    McLean County is captured here in the late twenties, showing a rural landscape defined by rail lines and a school in nearly every section. Genealogists can locate specific landmarks like the Little Red Sch, the Town Hall in Money Creek, and the old rail corridors of the Chicago and Alton.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1958 Map of Flanagan, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Flanagan, 1959 Print
    1958 Flanagan
    1959 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois townships during the late fifties show a landscape of thriving rail-side hamlets and rural parish life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Salem Childrens Home, Nigh Chapel, and the Morris Cem near the Vermilion River.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1981 Map of Lexington
    1981 Map of Lexington
    1981 Lexington
    1981 Print · USGS
    McLean County in the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Mackinaw River and vital rail lines. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites like Hibbs-Bigger Cem and trace the rural layouts of Meadows and Ballard.
  22. 1981 Map of Gridley
    1981 Map of Gridley
    1981 Gridley
    1981 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river landscape of McLean County comes to life in the early 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Messer Cem and Wilcox Cem or explore the mid-century recreation sites around Lake Bloomington.
  25. 1983 Map of Flanagan SW, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Flanagan SW, 1984 Print
    1983 Flanagan SW
    1984 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farmland at the dawn of the eighties reveals a network of rural townships and private aviation. Trace family sites near Baughman Cem or locate landmarks like the Historical Monument and Pfister Landing Strip.
  28. 1984 Map of Flanagan South, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Flanagan South, 1985 Print
    1984 Flanagan South
    1985 Print · USGS
    The northern Illinois prairie in the late seventies is captured here, centered on the townships of Waldo and Nebraska. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from Salem Childrens Home and St Josephs Cem to the Slagel Landing Strip.
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 1998 Map of Flanagan South, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Flanagan South, 2003 Print
    1998 Flanagan South
    2003 Print · USGS
    Livingston County as it appeared in the late 1990s reveals a structured landscape of established townships and quiet crossroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Josephs Cem and trace rural life around Salem Childrens Home and Waldo.
  40. 1999 Map of Flanagan SW, 2003 Print
    1999 Map of Flanagan SW, 2003 Print
    1999 Flanagan SW
    2003 Print · USGS
    Woodford and Livingston Counties are shown at the turn of the century as a landscape of structured townships and winding creeks. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Baughman Cem, private airfields like Pfister Landing Strip, and the early footprint of El Paso.
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