1990s Maps of Mercer County, Illinois

Explore 12 historic maps of Mercer County from the 1990s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1990s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Mercer County, IL maps

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  1. 1991 Map of Buffalo Prairie, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Buffalo Prairie, 1992 Print
    1991 Buffalo Prairie
    1992 Print · USGS
    Buffalo Prairie and the rural borderlands of Rock Island and Mercer counties are captured in detail as they appeared in the late twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at the Buffalo Prairie Cem, Duncan Cem, or Antioch Ch.

  2. 1991 Map of Joy, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Joy, 1992 Print
    1991 Joy
    1992 Print · USGS
    Mercer County, Illinois, is documented here in the early 1990s, showing the agricultural plains and the intricate wetlands of the Mississippi River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Shields Cem and Davis Cem or trace the Old Railroad Grade through Arpee.

  3. 1991 Map of Matherville, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Matherville, 1992 Print
    1991 Matherville
    1992 Print · USGS
    Mercer and Rock Island Counties are captured in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by small mining settlements and rural townships. Genealogists can locate family sites at Farlows Grove Cem or trace the development of Matherville.

  4. 1991 Map of New Windsor, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of New Windsor, 1992 Print
    1991 New Windsor
    1992 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farm country and the villages of Mercer County are captured here just before the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade between New Windsor and Alpha or locate ancestors at Calvary Cem and Oxford Cem.

  5. 1991 Map of Orion, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Orion, 1992 Print
    1991 Orion
    1992 Print · USGS
    The intersection of Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties comes to life in this early 1990s portrait of Illinois farm country. Local historians can trace the foundations of Orion and Sherrard or find family roots at Beulah Ch and Brush Hill Cem.

  6. 1991 Map of Reynolds, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Reynolds, 1992 Print
    1991 Reynolds
    1992 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Illinois farmland at the start of the 1990s reveals a quiet landscape of township roads and scattered hamlets. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Hamlet Cemetery, St Johns Church, and the rural crossroads of Gingle Corners.

  7. 1991 Map of Blanchard Island, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Blanchard Island, 1992 Print
    1991 Blanchard Island
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of massive flood control projects and wildlife conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Reynolds Cem or the remote Carl Ritter Landing Strip among the river chutes and islands.

  8. 1991 Map of Eliza, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Eliza, 1992 Print
    1991 Eliza
    1992 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Rock Island and Mercer counties come into focus in the early 1990s, showing a landscape defined by prairie farming and winding creek beds. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Union Ch, Heath Cem, and the small community of Petersville.

  9. 1992 Map of Aledo West
    1992 Map of Aledo West
    1992 Aledo West
    1992 Print · USGS
    Mercer County at the close of the twentieth century shows a landscape of steady agricultural roots and transitioning infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint Oak Ridge Cem, the western edge of Aledo, and the Old Railroad Grade as it appeared before further development.

  10. 1992 Map of Viola
    1992 Map of Viola
    1992 Viola
    1992 Print · USGS
    Viola and its surrounding townships are mapped here in the early nineties, showing a landscape shaped by rural industry and local creeks. Researchers can trace family sites at Cooper Cem, locate the Winola Sch, or follow the path of an Old Railroad Grade.

  11. 1992 Map of Aledo East
    1992 Map of Aledo East
    1992 Aledo East
    1992 Print · USGS
    Mercer County at the start of the nineties shows the eastern expansion of Aledo and the quiet reaches of the Edwards River valley. Trace family history through rural sites like McPherson Cem, Shale City, and the Old Railroad Grade.

  12. 1992 Map of Toolesboro
    1992 Map of Toolesboro
    1992 Toolesboro
    1992 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Iowa and Mississippi Rivers comes to life in the early nineties, revealing a sprawling landscape of wetlands and river islands. Researchers can trace the heritage of Toolesboro, locate the Mallory Cem, and explore the banks of Lake Odessa.

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