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Old Maps of Peoria Heights, Illinois

Explore 29 old maps of Peoria Heights, spanning from 1893 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Peoria Heights, IL maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 1950 Map of Spring Bay
    1950 Map of Spring Bay
    1950 Spring Bay
    1950 Print · USGS
    Peoria Lake and the Illinois River valley are seen here just after the war, showing the industrial and recreational growth of the riverfront. Researchers can locate the Mt Hawley Airport, the rail corridor of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, and the wooded hollows of Detweiller Park.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1950 Map of Peoria East
    1950 Map of Peoria East
    1950 Peoria East
    1950 Print · USGS
    Peoria and the Illinois River valley are shown here just after the war, at a peak of industrial and urban density. Genealogists and local historians can trace hundreds of family and community landmarks, from Springdale Cemetery to the neighborhoods of Creve Coeur and Peoria Heights.
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 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.
  52. 1996 Map of Spring Bay, 1997 Print
    1996 Map of Spring Bay, 1997 Print
    1996 Spring Bay
    1997 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley north of Peoria comes into focus in the mid-1990s, showing a mix of industrial riverfront and wooded bluffs. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Mt Hawley Auxiliary Airport, Robinson Cem, and the community of Mossville.
  55. 1996 Map of Peoria East, 1997 Print
    1996 Map of Peoria East, 1997 Print
    1996 Peoria East
    1997 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the late twentieth century reveals a bustling metropolitan hub where industry and education meet on the water. Researchers can trace family roots through Bradley University, find old burials at Mooberry Cem, or locate landmarks like Fort Creve Coeur State Park.
  58. 2012 Map of Spring Bay, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Spring Bay, 2012 Print
    2012 Spring Bay
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Peoria Heights, including Peoria, Spring Bay, and other nearby areas
  61. 2012 Map of Peoria East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Peoria East, 2012 Print
    2012 Peoria East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Peoria Heights, including Peoria, East Peoria, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Spring Bay, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Spring Bay, 2015 Print
    2015 Spring Bay
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Peoria Heights, including Peoria, Spring Bay, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Peoria East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Peoria East, 2015 Print
    2015 Peoria East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Peoria Heights, including Peoria, East Peoria, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Spring Bay, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Spring Bay, 2018 Print
    2018 Spring Bay
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Peoria Heights, including Peoria, Spring Bay, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Peoria East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Peoria East, 2018 Print
    2018 Peoria East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Peoria Heights, including Peoria, East Peoria, and other nearby areas
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