Old Maps of Hudson, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 25 historic maps of Hudson. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Hudson, 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

  2. 1927 Map of Danvers, 1961 Print
    1927 Map of Danvers, 1961 Print
    1927 Danvers
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois at the end of the roaring twenties was a landscape of dense rail networks and dozens of rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Centennial Chapel, the Town Hall, and dozens of district schools like Strubhar Sch or Hopewell Sch.

  3. 1930 Map of Danvers
    1930 Map of Danvers
    1930 Danvers
    1930 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farming communities are frozen in time just before the Depression, showing a landscape defined by the Mackinaw River and thriving rail lines. Genealogists can locate family-named schoolhouses like Strubhar Sch and early religious centers like East White Oak Ch.
    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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1970 Map of Danvers SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Danvers SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Danvers SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The rural-urban fringe of McLean County is seen here just as the highway network was reshaping the land. Genealogists can locate numerous small family burial sites like Denman Cem or trace the early footprint of the State University Farm near Normal.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1981 Map of Normal East
    1981 Map of Normal East
    1981 Normal East
    1981 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois growth reaches toward Hudson and Towanda in the early eighties as urban borders expand near the university campus. Genealogists can trace family plots at Bishop Cem or Havens Cem and locate landmarks like the Soldiers and Sailors State Childrens Home.

  10. 1985 Map of Peoria
    1985 Map of Peoria
    1985 Peoria
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley and the Tri-County area are captured here in the mid-1980s as industry and infrastructure reshaped the heart of the state. Researchers can trace the grounds of Jubilee College, locate the Stark Mine near Elmwood, or follow the busy tracks of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.

  11. 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

  12. 1989 Map of Peoria
    1989 Map of Peoria
    1989 Peoria
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley thrived as a regional center of industry, education, and transport during the late eighties. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the Peoria and Pekin Union Railway or locate landmarks like Bradley University and the Peoria Air National Guard Base.

  13. 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.

  14. 1995 Map of Normal West, 1996 Print
    1995 Map of Normal West, 1996 Print
    1995 Normal West
    1996 Print · USGS
    The western expansion of McLean County in the mid-nineties shows the rapid growth of NORMAL alongside its rural roots. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds like Denman Cem and Ropp Cem, or trace the earlier settlements at Yuton.

  15. 1998 Map of Normal East, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Normal East, 2000 Print
    1998 Normal East
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities of Central Illinois are captured here in the late nineties, documenting a period of significant collegiate and suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy sites like the Soldiers and Sailors State Childrens Home, Bishop Cem, and the early layout of Illinois State University.

  16. 2012 Map of Normal West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Normal West, 2012 Print
    2012 Normal West
    2012 Print · USGS
    The western outskirts of Bloomington and the village of Yuton are shown here in the early 21st century as the city meets the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family-named landmarks and burial sites like Denman Cem, Ropp Farms, and Kaufman Cem.

  17. 2012 Map of Normal East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Normal East, 2012 Print
    2012 Normal East
    2012 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of the Bloomington-Normal area is captured here during a period of suburban growth into the Illinois prairie. Genealogists and local researchers can locate Hudson Cem, Pennell Cem, and the historic grounds of the Soldiers and Sailors State Childrens Home.

  18. 2015 Map of Normal West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Normal West, 2015 Print
    2015 Normal West
    2015 Print · USGS
    McLean County as it appeared in the mid-2010s shows the suburban growth of Normal and Bloomington pushing into fertile Illinois farmland. Researchers can trace historic family-named burial sites like Ropp Cem and Lantz Cem or follow the path of Kings Mill Creek.

  19. 2015 Map of Normal East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Normal East, 2015 Print
    2015 Normal East
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie meets modern suburban growth in the Bloomington-Normal area during the mid-2010s. Local researchers can trace the historic path of Old Route 66 and locate family markers at Bishop Cem, Pennell Cem, or the Hudson Cem.

  20. 2018 Map of Normal East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Normal East, 2018 Print
    2018 Normal East
    2018 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Bloomington and Normal are shown in the late 2010s as the urban grid meets the central Illinois prairie. Researchers can trace family roots at Hudson Cemetery or locate the historic campus of Illinois State University.

  21. 2018 Map of Normal West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Normal West, 2018 Print
    2018 Normal West
    2018 Print · USGS
    The northern edges of Bloomington and Normal are captured here in the late 2010s as they push into the McLean County countryside. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and burial sites including Denman Cem, Kaufman Cem, and Heartland Community College.

  22. 2021 Map of Normal East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Normal East, 2021 Print
    2021 Normal East
    2021 Print · USGS
    The expanding corridor between Normal and Bloomington is captured here during the early 2020s. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the historic route of Old Rte 66 and locate family markers at Zion Bishop Cemetery or Pennell Cemetery.

  23. 2021 Map of Normal West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Normal West, 2021 Print
    2021 Normal West
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Bloomington-Normal area appear in detail during this recent period of suburban growth and agricultural continuity. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Denman Cem and Lantz Cem or trace the routes connecting Carlock and Yuton.

  24. 2024 Map of Normal East, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Normal East, 2024 Print
    2024 Normal East
    2024 Print · USGS
    McLean County is captured here at a moment of modern transition as the suburban reach of Normal and Bloomington meets the surrounding prairie. Researchers can trace ancestral sites at Bishop Cem or follow the legendary path of Old Rte 66 through the heart of Towanda.

  25. 2024 Map of Normal West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Normal West, 2024 Print
    2024 Normal West
    2024 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Normal and the community of Yuton are documented here in the early 2020s as urban growth meets Illinois farmland. Family researchers can locate numerous burial sites including Denman Cem, Lantz Cem, and Ropp Cem.

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