1980s Maps of Montgomery County, Illinois
Explore 6 historic maps of Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.
Montgomery County, IL maps
(6)- 1980 Map of Nokomis1980 Nokomis1980 Print · USGSNokomis and the surrounding coal-belt townships are captured here during the late twentieth century, showing the region's industrial and rural character. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like St Louis Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and Center Grove Ch among the rail lines and creek forks.
- 1980 Map of Nokomis SW1980 Nokomis SW1980 Print · USGSMontgomery County farmland is seen here in the late seventies as industrial and recreational infrastructure began to emerge. Researchers can trace the development of Lake Glenn Shoals and locate landmarks like Mt Zion Ch and the Hillsboro Gas Storage Area.
- 1982 Map of Litchfield1982 Litchfield1982 Print · USGSThe coal and rail corridors of Central Illinois are captured here in the early eighties as the region balanced industrial mining with its agricultural roots. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Zelmer Memorial Cemetery or the grounds of Blackburn College and the Crown Mine No 1.
- 1982 Map of Ohlman1982 Ohlman1982 Print · USGSOhlman and the surrounding prairie were deeply established by the early 1980s, when the rail network still connected these Montgomery County communities. Researchers can trace land divisions along the Third Principal Meridian and locate local sites like Shiloh Ch and Ohlman Cem.
- 1985 Map of Carlyle Lake1985 Carlyle Lake1985 Print · USGSSouthwestern Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of growing commuter suburbs and massive water management projects. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cem or trace the early footprint of Southern Illinois Univ (Edwardsville).2 unique versions available
- 1985 Map of Springfield1985 Springfield1985 Print · USGSCentral 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
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