1980s Maps of Menard County, Illinois

Explore 6 historic maps of Menard County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 1980s, 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 1980s, 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 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Menard County, IL maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Mason City
    1980 Map of Mason City
    1980 Mason City
    1980 Print · USGS
    Mason City stands at the crossing of two major rail lines in 1980, anchoring a landscape of fertile prairie and creek bottoms. Genealogists can locate family plots at Cherry Grove Cem or Swing Grove Cem, and trace the path of Salt Creek down to Hubly.

  2. 1980 Map of New Holland
    1980 Map of New Holland
    1980 New Holland
    1980 Print · USGS
    New Holland and the surrounding townships of Logan and Mason counties are shown here at the start of the 1980s. Researchers can trace old transit lines like the Old Railroad Grade or locate family sites at Stephens Cemetery and Pool Hill.

  3. 1980 Map of Greenview
    1980 Map of Greenview
    1980 Greenview
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Menard County prairie is captured here in the 1980s, centered on the rail hub of Greenview and the surrounding farmland. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Sugar Grove Cem or locate industrial sites like the large Quarry near Indian Point.

  4. 1985 Map of Lincoln
    1985 Map of Lincoln
    1985 Lincoln
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Illinois comes to life in this survey of Logan and Mason counties as the interstate era reshapes the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development from San Jose to Kenney or locate landmarks like Rose Hill Cem and Funks Grove.

  5. 1985 Map of Springfield
    1985 Map of Springfield
    1985 Springfield
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois during the mid-eighties shows a landscape of growing state capital influence and deep historical roots. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites near Oak Ridge Cem or follow the path of the Sangamon River past Williamsville and Riverton.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1989 Map of Lincoln
    1989 Map of Lincoln
    1989 Lincoln
    1989 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the late eighties remains a landscape of productive prairie and vital river arteries. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family landmarks like Rose Hill Cem, identify early aviation at Logan County Airport, or follow the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad through towns like Atlanta and Lincoln.

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