1970s Maps of Montgomery County, Illinois

1. 1974 Map of Butler, 1977 Print

   

   1974 Butler

   1977 Print · USGS

   The northern edge of Hillsboro and the rural township of Butler Grove are documented in the mid-seventies. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Wares Grove Ch and Cress Hill Cem, or trace the ABANDONED rail line near Butler.

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4. 1974 Map of New Douglas, 1977 Print

   

   1974 New Douglas

   1977 Print · USGS

   The rural borderlands of Madison and Macoupin counties are captured here in the mid-1970s as a vital crossroads for the Illinois rail industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Alhambra and Binney, or locate rural burial sites like St Ubaldus Cem and St Vincent Cem.

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7. 1974 Map of Fillmore, 1977 Print

   

   1974 Fillmore

   1977 Print · USGS

   The Illinois countryside of Fillmore and Van Burensburg is captured here during the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by small-town life and the NORFOLK AND WESTERN railroad. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural landmarks, including Cress Hill Cem, Shiloh Cem, and the community at Chapman.

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10. 1974 Map of Litchfield, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Litchfield

    1977 Print · USGS

    Litchfield and its surrounding townships are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of heavy rail lines and the growing interstate system. Researchers can trace family sites at Karnes Cem and Trinity Ch, or locate local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and the Litchfield Municipal Airport.

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13. 1974 Map of Mount Olive, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Mount Olive

    1977 Print · USGS

    Mount Olive and the surrounding townships of Macoupin and Montgomery Counties appear here in the mid-seventies during a period of established rail and local industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near City Cem, the Drive-in Theater, and the small settlement of Carlinburg.

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16. 1974 Map of Hillsboro, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Hillsboro

    1977 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Montgomery County is centered here around Hillsboro and its neighboring lakefronts during a period of established local industry. Researchers can trace family roots at McCord Cem or locate the old Burbank Sch and Sehram City rail corridor.

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19. 1974 Map of Bald Knob, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Bald Knob

    1977 Print · USGS

    Montgomery County agriculture and small-town rail life are captured here during the mid-seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like Armentrout Cem, Bost Hill Ch, and the prominent local rise of Bald Knob.

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22. 1974 Map of Coffeen, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Coffeen

    1977 Print · USGS

    Coffeen and Donnellson are captured in the mid-1970s as industrial development reshaped the Montgomery County countryside. Researchers can trace family history at the County Farm Cem or locate industrial landmarks like the Powerplant Stack and the Norfolk and Western rail line.

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25. 1974 Map of Sorento North, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Sorento North

    1977 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Montgomery County, Illinois, reveals a landscape defined by coal mining and a dense network of competing railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Clear Springs Cem or locate industrial sites like the Mine near Panama.

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28. 1974 Map of Sorento South, 1977 Print

    

    1974 Sorento South

    1977 Print · USGS

    Bond and Montgomery Counties come into focus during the mid-1970s, showing a landscape defined by meandering creeks and small farming hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at Sunny Side Cem, Mt Nebo Ch, and the rural settlement of Old Ripley.

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31. 1979 Map of Raymond NE, 1980 Print

    

    1979 Raymond NE

    1980 Print · USGS

    The fertile prairies at the intersection of Montgomery and Christian Counties are captured here in the late seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace township lines across Bois D' Arc and Pitman, or locate the Seitz Landing Strip and the N & W rail line.

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34. 1979 Map of Farmersville, 1980 Print

    

    1979 Farmersville

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Montgomery County prairie comes into focus in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by coal mining and major rail corridors. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Boston Chapel and Rovey Cem or locate the industrial footprints of Crown Mine No 2.

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37. 1979 Map of Raymond, 1980 Print

    

    1979 Raymond

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Montgomery County prairie is shown here during the late 1970s, as agricultural townships surround the northern waters of the local reservoir. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Asbury Cem and Cass Cem or trace the Norfolk and Western rail corridor.

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