Old Maps of Bruce, Illinois

Explore 12 old maps of Bruce, spanning from 1935 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Bruce, IL maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Sullivan
    1935 Map of Sullivan
    1935 Sullivan
    1935 Print · USGS
    Mid-depression Moultrie County is captured here as a thriving network of small school districts and railroad sidings. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Stringtown Sch, the Masonic Home, and Campfield Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1940 Map of Sullivan
    1940 Map of Sullivan
    1940 Sullivan
    1940 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois is seen here just before the Second World War, showing a landscape defined by small townships and an extensive rail network. Genealogists and local researchers can locate dozens of country schools like Hewitt Sch and Titus Sch, or trace family sites such as Wright Cem and the Masonic Home.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the mid-twentieth century shows a landscape defined by industrial rail hubs and the creation of large reservoirs. Researchers can trace historic corridors like the Penn Central or locate landmarks such as Lincoln Log Cabin State Park and Lake Springfield.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail lines and prairie commerce centered on the state capital. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate connections between Springfield, Decatur, and dozens of smaller settlements like Nokomis and Arcola.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1983 Map of Sullivan
    1983 Map of Sullivan
    1983 Sullivan
    1983 Print · USGS
    The town of Sullivan and the eastern shores of Lake Shelbyville are captured here in the early 1980s. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Masonic Home, Jonathan Creek Ch, and family sites like Bolin Cem and Purvis Cem.

  6. 1985 Map of Decatur
    1985 Map of Decatur
    1985 Decatur
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farming and rail hubs thrive in the mid-1980s as Decatur anchors a sprawling network of track and timber. Trace the paths of the Sangamon River and the Illinois Central Gulf RR through old towns like Cerro Gordo and Bement.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1998 Map of Sullivan, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Sullivan, 2003 Print
    1998 Sullivan
    2003 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois during the late 1990s reveals a landscape shaped by the waters of Lake Shelbyville and the Kaskaskia River. Researchers can trace old family roots at Masonic Cemetery or locate landmarks like Lowe Sch and Allenville.

  8. 2012 Map of Sullivan, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sullivan, 2012 Print
    2012 Sullivan
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bruce, including Sullivan, Allenville, and other nearby areas

  9. 2015 Map of Sullivan, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sullivan, 2015 Print
    2015 Sullivan
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Bruce, including Sullivan, Allenville, and other nearby areas

  10. 2018 Map of Sullivan, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sullivan, 2018 Print
    2018 Sullivan
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Bruce, including Sullivan, Allenville, and other nearby areas

  11. 2021 Map of Sullivan, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sullivan, 2021 Print
    2021 Sullivan
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Bruce, including Sullivan, Allenville, and other nearby areas

  12. 2024 Map of Sullivan, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Sullivan, 2024 Print
    2024 Sullivan
    2024 Print · USGS
    Sullivan and its surrounding prairie landscape are shown here as they appear today, dominated by the waters of Lake Shelbyville. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Illinois Masonic Home Cem, Daugherty Cem, and the village of Allenville.

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