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1940s Maps of Menard County, Illinois

Explore 4 historic maps of Menard County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Menard County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Menard County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Menard County, IL maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Tallula, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Tallula, 1956 Print
    1940 Tallula
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois during the late thirties and early forties reveals a landscape of river-bluff history and active rail towns. Genealogists can trace family connections in Tallula, Salisbury, and Berlin, or locate the historic New Salem State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1940 Map of Springfield, 1959 Print
    1940 Map of Springfield, 1959 Print
    1940 Springfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    Springfield and its surrounding townships appear here as a bustling pre-war rail and aviation center. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural schools like Locate Lane Sch or historical sites like Lindbergh Air Mail Field and Camp Butler Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1948 Map of Mason City, 1963 Print
    1948 Map of Mason City, 1963 Print
    1948 Mason City
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farming and rail life are at the forefront of this late 1940s survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Johnson Valley Mine and North Sangamon Ch, alongside a dense network of rural schools.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1949 Map of Mason City
    1949 Map of Mason City
    1949 Mason City
    1949 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois rail hubs and prairie farmsteads are captured here just after the war, showing the intersection of three major railroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Honey Heart School, Johnson Valley Mine, and the Irish Grove Church.
    2 unique versions available
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