Old Maps of Jacksonville, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 20 historic maps of Jacksonville. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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  1. 1924 Map of Winchester
    1924 Map of Winchester
    1924 Winchester
    1924 Print · USGS
    Scott and Morgan counties are shown here during the early twenties as a thriving network of small-town rail stops and rural schools. Genealogists can locate dozens of local landmarks like Oak Grove School, Seminary School, and the junction at Winchester.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1926 Map of Winchester
    1926 Map of Winchester
    1926 Winchester
    1926 Print · USGS
    Scott and Morgan counties are shown in the mid-twenties, revealing a landscape of small agricultural villages and decentralized country schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Strawns Grove School, the Poor Farm, or the rail depot at Alsey.

  3. 1929 Map of Arenzville, 1969 Print
    1929 Map of Arenzville, 1969 Print
    1929 Arenzville
    1969 Print · USGS
    The fertile bottomlands of Cass and Morgan Counties are seen here in the late twenties, defined by a dense grid of family farms and rural schools. Genealogists can locate specific landmarks like the Neelyville PO, St Peters Ch, and Jersey College Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1932 Map of Arenzville
    1932 Map of Arenzville
    1932 Arenzville
    1932 Print · USGS
    The bluffs and bottomlands of Cass and Morgan Counties are meticulously documented here in the early thirties. Local historians can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks, including Jersey College Sch, Bethel Chapel, and the settlement of Joy Prairie.

  5. 1932 Map of Jacksonville, 1965 Print
    1932 Map of Jacksonville, 1965 Print
    1932 Jacksonville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farm country and the growing hub of Jacksonville are captured in the early 1930s before modern highway expansion. Researchers can trace dozens of country schools and churches, including Douglas Institute, Whitlock Cem, and the rural post at Pisgah.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1932 Map of Virginia, 1965 Print
    1932 Map of Virginia, 1965 Print
    1932 Virginia
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farm country and the Sangamon river breaks are captured here in the early 1930s as the rail and road network matured. Researchers can locate dozens of country schools and churches, from Brush College Sch and Zion Ch to the old settlement of Old Princeton.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1936 Map of Virginia
    1936 Map of Virginia
    1936 Virginia
    1936 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois during the mid-thirties shows a landscape of busy rail towns and rural school districts centered on Virginia and Ashland. Researchers can trace old family schoolhouses like Science Hill Sch and country churches such as Eckman Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1937 Map of Jacksonville
    1937 Map of Jacksonville
    1937 Jacksonville
    1937 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Morgan County thrives as a rail and education hub just before the pre-war era. Researchers can trace ancestral roots at Whitlock Cem or locate defunct schools like Sulphur Springs Sch and Prairie College Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Quincy
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi and Illinois River valleys are captured at a post-war crossroads as rail and river travel met the expanding highway system. Genealogists can trace family settlements from Quincy to Hannibal and smaller towns like Vandalia and Jerseyville.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Quincy
    1967 Print · USGS
    The river and rail corridors of the Illinois-Missouri border are documented here during the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace historic river landings and regional transit hubs from Quincy and Hannibal to smaller settlements like Meredosia and Roodhouse.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1983 Map of Jacksonville
    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.

  12. 1983 Map of Lynnville
    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.

  13. 1983 Map of Concord
    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.

  14. 1983 Map of Literberry
    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.

  15. 1985 Map of Meredosia, 1988 Print
    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.

  16. 1990 Map of Meredosia
    1990 Map of Meredosia
    1990 Meredosia
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley and its surrounding farm towns are captured here in the 1990s. Trace the intricate rail lines of the Norfolk Southern Railway and find local landmarks like Diamond Grove Cem or the Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge.

  17. 2024 Map of Lynnville, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Lynnville, 2024 Print
    2024 Lynnville
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Morgan and Scott County border comes alive in this modern survey, capturing the agricultural heartland around Lynnville and Markham. Genealogists can locate family sites at Diamond Grove Cem or trace rural landmarks like Allison Mound.

  18. 2024 Map of Literberry, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Literberry, 2024 Print
    2024 Literberry
    2024 Print · USGS
    Morgan County farmland unfolds in this recent survey, capturing the rural character of the Illinois prairie north of Jacksonville. Genealogists can trace family footprints across several historic burial sites, including Liter Cem, Hazel Green Cem, and Oak Ridge Cem.

  19. 2024 Map of Concord, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Concord, 2024 Print
    2024 Concord
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Morgan County countryside near Concord remains a landscape of established family farms and historic burial sites. Researchers can trace the locations of the Morgan County Poor Farm Cem, Mount Zion Lutheran Cem, and the small community of Joy Prairie.

  20. 2024 Map of Jacksonville, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Jacksonville, 2024 Print
    2024 Jacksonville
    2024 Print · USGS
    Jacksonville and Morgan County are captured here in the mid-2020s, showing the intersection of historic educational institutions and prairie waterways. Researchers can locate many local burial sites like Hoag Cem and Sheppard Cem, or trace the campus of Illinois College.

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