Old Maps of Elmore, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Elmore with 10 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Elmore has changed over the decades.


Elmore, 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1982 Map of Laura, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Laura, 1983 Print
    1982 Laura
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Spoon River valley at the start of the 1980s reveals a landscape of industrial strip mining and quiet rural hamlets. Local historians can trace rail history along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and locate family sites at French Grove Cem or Elmore.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 2024 Map of Laura, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Laura, 2024 Print
    2024 Laura
    2024 Print · USGS
    Peoria and Knox Counties are captured here in the early 2020s, showcasing a landscape defined by the Spoon River and quiet rural crossroads. Researchers can trace family history at Millbrook Glendale Cem or locate the old post office in Laura.

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