1980s Maps of Morgan County, Illinois

1. 1980 Map of Cooperstown, 1981 Print

   

   1980 Cooperstown

   1981 Print · USGS

   The Illinois River valley in the early 1980s reveals a complex landscape of commercial river locks and expansive wildlife wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural burial grounds like Vandeventer Cem or Hulett Cem and locate landmarks like the La Grange Lock and Dam.

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4. 1980 Map of Meredosia, 1981 Print

   

   1980 Meredosia

   1981 Print · USGS

   The Illinois River valley in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of massive levees, rail lines, and wetlands across four county borders. Researchers can trace family history at Oakland Cem or Fairview Cem and follow the Norfolk and Western tracks through Meredosia and Naples.

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7. 1983 Map of Manchester

   

   1983 Manchester

   1983 Print · USGS

   Manchester and Murrayville are captured here in the early eighties as agricultural and rail hubs. Trace the path of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad or locate rural landmarks like East Union Church and Bethel Cemetery.

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10. 1983 Map of Franklin

    

    1983 Franklin

    1983 Print · USGS

    Morgan and Macoupin counties come alive in the early eighties, centered on the rail-linked town of Franklin. Genealogists can trace rural roots at Harts Prairie Ch, Providence Cem, and the small settlement of Centerville.

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13. 1983 Map of Chapin

    

    1983 Chapin

    1983 Print · USGS

    Railroad activity defined this Morgan County landscape in the early 1980s, where two major lines intersected at Chapin. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Trinity Ch, Morgan City Cem, and the settlement of Bethel.

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16. 1983 Map of New Berlin

    

    1983 New Berlin

    1983 Print · USGS

    The Illinois prairie around New Berlin is captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by grain transport and rural townships. Genealogists can locate family sites at St Marys Cem and Luken Cem or trace the old rail stops at Prouty and Huffaker.

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19. 1983 Map of Jacksonville

    

    1983 Jacksonville

    1983 Print · USGS

    Jacksonville and Morgan County are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a dense network of colleges, specialized schools, and medical institutions. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at East Cem and Diamond Grove Cem or locate the sprawling grounds of Illinois College.

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22. 1983 Map of Waverly

    

    1983 Waverly

    1983 Print · USGS

    Waverly and its surrounding townships are captured in the early 1980s as the rail-line economy of the Burlington Northern met growing utility infrastructure. Genealogists can locate several family and parish burial sites, such as St Sebastians Cem, Rogers Cem, and Conlee Cem.

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25. 1983 Map of Lynnville

    

    1983 Lynnville

    1983 Print · USGS

    Jacksonville and its rural outskirts come into focus in the early 1980s, showing the city's western expansion toward the Morgan County line. Researchers can locate several burial sites including Lynnville Cem and Lewis Cem, or trace the Norfolk and Western rail line.

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28. 1983 Map of Concord

    

    1983 Concord

    1983 Print · USGS

    Morgan County in the early eighties shows a landscape defined by traditional agriculture and essential rail links. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous rural burial sites like Caldwell Cem and find landmarks such as Ebenezer Ch.

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31. 1983 Map of Prentice

    

    1983 Prentice

    1983 Print · USGS

    Eastern Morgan County remained a landscape of scattered rail hamlets and country churches in the early eighties. Genealogists can locate family burial sites like Hebron Cem and Crow Cem or trace the Illinois Central Gulf line through Prentice.

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34. 1983 Map of Alexander

    

    1983 Alexander

    1983 Print · USGS

    Morgan County farmland and rural rail junctions are captured in the early 1980s during a period of steady agricultural use. Genealogists and local historians can locate Pisgah Cem, Sacred Heart Cem, and the small settlements of Alexander and Orleans.

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37. 1983 Map of Arenzville West

    

    1983 Arenzville West

    1983 Print · USGS

    Cass County agriculture and river-town life meet in the early eighties along the Illinois River and eastern bluffs. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like St Peters Ch, Hackman Cem, and the old Townhall near the railroad.

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40. 1983 Map of Literberry

    

    1983 Literberry

    1983 Print · USGS

    Morgan County in the early 1980s maintains its deep agricultural roots between the crossroads of Literberry and Arcadia. Genealogists can trace family lineages through numerous local burial sites like Oak Ridge Cem and Phillips Cem or locate old landmarks like North Sch.

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43. 1983 Map of Nortonville

    

    1983 Nortonville

    1983 Print · USGS

    Agricultural life in central Illinois during the late 1970s and early 80s is defined here by its rail lines and creek valleys. Family researchers can trace deep local roots at St Bartholomew Cem, Youngblood Ch, and the town of Nortonville.

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46. 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.

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49. 1985 Map of Meredosia, 1988 Print

    

    1985 Meredosia

    1988 Print · USGS

    West Central Illinois in the mid-eighties was a landscape of deep-rooted river towns and historic educational institutions. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties through Diamond Grove Cem, locate MacMurray College in Jacksonville, or study the river engineering at La Grange Lock and Dam.

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