Old Maps of The Park, Normal for Academic Research
Study the evolution of The Park with 10 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 The Park has changed over the decades.
The Park, Normal maps
(10)- 1926 Map of Normal, 1966 Print
1926 Normal1966 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1930 Map of Normal
1930 Normal1930 Print · USGSMcLean 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 - 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
1958 Peoria1969 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1961 Map of Peoria
1961 Peoria1961 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1963 Map of Peoria
1963 Peoria1963 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1981 Map of Normal East
1981 Normal East1981 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1985 Map of Fairbury
1985 Fairbury1985 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1990 Map of Peoria
1990 Peoria1990 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1998 Map of Normal East, 2000 Print
1998 Normal East2000 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2024 Map of Normal East, 2024 Print
2024 Normal East2024 Print · USGSMcLean 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.
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