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1940s Maps of Peoria County, Illinois

Explore 7 historic maps of Peoria County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Peoria County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Peoria County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Peoria County, IL maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Elmwood, 1967 Print
    1944 Map of Elmwood, 1967 Print
    1944 Elmwood
    1967 Print · USGS
    Peoria and Stark counties during the mid-forties reveal a landscape of thriving rail hubs and tightly knit rural school districts. Researchers can trace the legacy of local education and faith at Paradise Chapel Sch, Jubilee College State Park, and the Southport Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1948 Map of Elmwood
    1948 Map of Elmwood
    1948 Elmwood
    1948 Print · USGS
    Peoria and Stark counties were bustling agricultural and rail hubs in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of country schools and churches, including Paradise Chapel, Dixie Sch, and Southport Cem near the Spoon River.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1948 Map of Glasford, 1965 Print
    1948 Map of Glasford, 1965 Print
    1948 Glasford
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley near Glasford is captured here during the post-war era, showing a landscape defined by river commerce and coal extraction. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and churches, such as Graham Chapel, Blue Sch, and the Lightbody Mine.
  10. 1948 Map of Metamora, 1965 Print
    1948 Map of Metamora, 1965 Print
    1948 Metamora
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Woodford and Peoria Counties are captured here as the river-and-rail economy shaped the landscape. Genealogists can trace dozens of rural schoolhouses like Oakhill Sch and Maple Grove Sch, alongside historic sites like Lourdes Ch.
  13. 1949 Map of Peoria East, 1966 Print
    1949 Map of Peoria East, 1966 Print
    1949 Peoria East
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Peoria and the Illinois River shoreline show a thriving industrial and rail landscape during a period of significant growth. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of neighborhood schools like Bradley University and Woodrow Wilson Sch, alongside the rail yards of the Illinois Terminal.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Peoria West, 1967 Print
    1949 Map of Peoria West, 1967 Print
    1949 Peoria West
    1967 Print · USGS
    Peoria and its western suburbs show a mix of industrial riverfront and expanding residential tracts just after the war. Local historians can trace the footprint of the Peoria Municipal Airport, the State Hospital Farm, and family-named schools like Calvin Coolidge Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1949 Map of Spring Bay, 1979 Print
    1949 Map of Spring Bay, 1979 Print
    1949 Spring Bay
    1979 Print · USGS
    Peoria and the Illinois River bluffs were undergoing significant transformation in the mid-century era. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Mt Hawley Cem, the Mossville Sch, and established neighborhoods from Sankoty to Rome.
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