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Old Maps of Coles, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Coles. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Coles.

Coles, IL maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Arcola
    1935 Map of Arcola
    1935 Arcola
    1935 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farming communities thrived along the Illinois Central and Pennsylvania rail lines in the 1930s. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Yoder Cem, Quinn Chapel, and Pulltight Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1940 Map of Arcola
    1940 Map of Arcola
    1940 Arcola
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Douglas and Coles County borderlands come alive in this pre-war portrait of central Illinois agricultural life. Researchers can trace dozens of rural school sites such as Pulltight Sch and Little Red Sch, alongside old rail corridors like the Illinois Central.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1983 Map of Cooks Mills
    1983 Map of Cooks Mills
    1983 Cooks Mills
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coles County at the start of the eighties shows a landscape of river-bottom farms and active extraction. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Quinn Chapel and Smith Cem or trace the path of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad.
  16. 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
  19. 1998 Map of Cooks Mills, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Cooks Mills, 2003 Print
    1998 Cooks Mills
    2003 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois at the end of the twentieth century reveals a landscape shaped by the Kaskaskia River and the local energy industry. Researchers can trace rural cemeteries and church sites like Quinn Chapel or locate active oil wells and the Daily Landing Strip.
  22. 2012 Map of Cooks Mills, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Cooks Mills, 2012 Print
    2012 Cooks Mills
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Coles, including Fuller, Cooks Mills, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Cooks Mills, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cooks Mills, 2015 Print
    2015 Cooks Mills
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Coles, including Fuller, Cooks Mills, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Cooks Mills, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cooks Mills, 2018 Print
    2018 Cooks Mills
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Coles, including Fuller, Cooks Mills, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Cooks Mills, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Cooks Mills, 2021 Print
    2021 Cooks Mills
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Coles, including Fuller, Cooks Mills, and other nearby areas
  34. 2024 Map of Cooks Mills, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Cooks Mills, 2024 Print
    2024 Cooks Mills
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Kaskaskia River valley in Coles and Moultrie counties is shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the enduring rural character of central Illinois. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Smith Cem, Pierce Cem, and the settlement at Cooks Mills.
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