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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Pottstown, Illinois

Explore 11 historic maps of Pottstown from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Pottstown's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Pottstown's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Pottstown, IL maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Peoria
    1905 Map of Peoria
    1905 Peoria
    1905 Print · USGS
    Peoria and Pekin at the turn of the century are revealed here as major industrial hubs defined by the Illinois River. Researchers can trace the early rail network and locate landmarks like Orchard Mines, the Insane Asylum, and the Poor Farm.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1927 Map of Peoria, 1955 Print
    1927 Map of Peoria, 1955 Print
    1927 Peoria
    1955 Print · USGS
    Peoria and the Illinois River valley are shown here during the mid-1930s, capturing a critical era of rail expansion and industrial growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the State Hospital, Orchard Mines, and the Poor Farm.
  7. 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
  10. 1950 Map of Peoria West
    1950 Map of Peoria West
    1950 Peoria West
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Peoria is a bustling rail and river hub at the height of its industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through landmarks like the Peoria State Hospital, Golden Acres, and the Peoria Municipal Airport.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 1996 Map of Peoria West, 1997 Print
    1996 Map of Peoria West, 1997 Print
    1996 Peoria West
    1997 Print · USGS
    Greater Peoria in the mid-1990s reveals a complex network of industrial rail, suburban expansion, and river infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Cameron Cem, schools such as Oak Grove West Sch, and the layout of Pottstown.
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