Old Maps of Chillicothe, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 26 historic maps of Chillicothe. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Chillicothe, IL maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Metamora
    1893 Map of Metamora
    1893 Metamora
    1893 Print · USGS
    Woodford and Marshall counties are shown in the 1890s as the rail networks and river towns of the Illinois valley reached maturity. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Metamora, Washburn, and Rome alongside the path of the Chicago and Alton Railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1893 Map of Dunlap
    1893 Map of Dunlap
    1893 Dunlap
    1893 Print · USGS
    Peoria County and the Illinois River valley are seen here in the 1890s, when the region was a bustling network of rail towns and river bluffs. Genealogists can trace family roots in early settlements like Dunlap, Princeville, and the river community of Mossville.

  3. 1898 Map of Dunlap
    1898 Map of Dunlap
    1898 Dunlap
    1898 Print · USGS
    Peoria County and its neighboring townships thrive along the river bluffs and rail lines during the late 1890s. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and locate vanished rural centers like Wady Petra and Orange Prairie.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1932 Map of Dunlap
    1932 Map of Dunlap
    1932 Dunlap
    1932 Print · USGS
    North of Peoria in the late nineteenth century, the prairie landscape was being reshaped by a dense network of competing rail lines. Trace old homesteads and vanished stops like Orange Prairie and Wady Petra along the Illinois River bluffs.

  5. 1933 Map of Dunlap
    1933 Map of Dunlap
    1933 Dunlap
    1933 Print · USGS
    Peoria County's agricultural heartland and river bluffs are captured here between the world wars, when coal mines and early airfields sat alongside rural hamlets. Family historians can locate dozens of country schools, family-named cemeteries like Dickison Cem, and the historic Evans Mill Bridge.

  6. 1937 Map of Metamora
    1937 Map of Metamora
    1937 Metamora
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley and its complex network of sloughs and lakes define this Depression-era portrait of Woodford and Marshall counties. You can trace early 20th-century rural life through dozens of named schoolhouses like Hytex Sch and local landmarks such as Lourdes Ch or the County Home.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1937 Map of Dunlap
    1937 Map of Dunlap
    1937 Dunlap
    1937 Print · USGS
    Peoria County and its river bluffs are shown in the 1930s as a vital transportation hub of railroads and early airfields. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the many schools and burial grounds like Lawn Ridge Cem, Prospect Cem, and Hazel Dell Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Peoria
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived as a hub of education and transport during the late sixties, as the new interstate system began to reshape the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Springdale Cem, Bradley University, and the sprawling grounds of Chanute AFB.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Peoria
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived at the intersection of river trade and rail power during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central and Wabash, alongside landmarks like Chanute AFB and Weldon Springs State Park.

  11. 1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Peoria
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived as a rail and highway crossroads during the early sixties, centered on the bustling Illinois River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century layout of Peoria, locate the grounds of Chanute Air Force Base, and follow historic lines like the Toledo Peoria and Western Railway.

  12. 1972 Map of Chillicothe, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Chillicothe, 1974 Print
    1972 Chillicothe
    1974 Print · USGS
    Chillicothe and the Illinois River valley are captured in the early seventies as a major rail-and-river hub surrounded by expansive conservation wetlands. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Hammett Cem, New Salem Cem, and Lincoln Valley Central High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1982 Map of Rome, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Rome, 1983 Print
    1982 Rome
    1983 Print · USGS
    Peoria County's river bluffs and agricultural plains are captured here in the early eighties as the riverfront communities expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of North Hampton, locate family plots at Mooney Cem, and follow the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad.

  14. 1985 Map of Peoria
    1985 Map of Peoria
    1985 Peoria
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley and the Tri-County area are captured here in the mid-1980s as industry and infrastructure reshaped the heart of the state. Researchers can trace the grounds of Jubilee College, locate the Stark Mine near Elmwood, or follow the busy tracks of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.

  15. 1989 Map of Peoria
    1989 Map of Peoria
    1989 Peoria
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley thrived as a regional center of industry, education, and transport during the late eighties. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the Peoria and Pekin Union Railway or locate landmarks like Bradley University and the Peoria Air National Guard Base.

  16. 1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Peoria
    1990 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling university campuses. Researchers can trace the legacy of major institutions like Chanute Air Force Base and the University of Illinois alongside regional landmarks such as Sand Ridge State Forest.

  17. 2012 Map of Chillicothe, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Chillicothe, 2012 Print
    2012 Chillicothe
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Chillicothe, including Hopewell, Coughlin, and other nearby areas

  18. 2012 Map of Rome, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rome, 2012 Print
    2012 Rome
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Chillicothe, including North Hampton, Rome, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Rome, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rome, 2015 Print
    2015 Rome
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Chillicothe, including North Hampton, Rome, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Chillicothe, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Chillicothe, 2015 Print
    2015 Chillicothe
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Chillicothe, including Hopewell, Coughlin, and other nearby areas

  21. 2018 Map of Rome, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Rome, 2018 Print
    2018 Rome
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Chillicothe, including North Hampton, Rome, and other nearby areas

  22. 2018 Map of Chillicothe, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Chillicothe, 2018 Print
    2018 Chillicothe
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Chillicothe, including Hopewell, Coughlin, and other nearby areas

  23. 2021 Map of Chillicothe, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Chillicothe, 2021 Print
    2021 Chillicothe
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Chillicothe, including Hopewell, Coughlin, and other nearby areas

  24. 2021 Map of Rome, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Rome, 2021 Print
    2021 Rome
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Chillicothe, including North Hampton, Rome, and other nearby areas

  25. 2024 Map of Rome, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Rome, 2024 Print
    2024 Rome
    2024 Print · USGS
    Along the Illinois River valley in the early twenty-first century, this area shows a blend of growing townships and deep creek hollows. Family historians can pinpoint Blue Ridge Cemetery or trace the drainage of Little Senachwine Creek near North Hampton.

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