1980s Maps of Richland County, Illinois

Explore 5 historic maps of Richland County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Richland County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Richland County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Richland County, IL maps

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  1. 1985 Map of Sailor Springs
    1985 Map of Sailor Springs
    1985 Sailor Springs
    1985 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Clay and Jasper counties are captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the village of Sailor Springs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the creek-side settlements of Ingraham and Wendelin or locate family plots near Big Muddy Creek.

  2. 1985 Map of Dundas
    1985 Map of Dundas
    1985 Dundas
    1985 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Jasper and Richland counties in the mid-1980s show a landscape of quiet rural settlements and expanding reservoirs. Researchers can trace family sites near West Liberty, Dundas, and Rafetown, or locate old burials at several Cem locations near Olney Lake.

  3. 1985 Map of Wakefield
    1985 Map of Wakefield
    1985 Wakefield
    1985 Print · USGS
    Richland and Jasper County farms and oil interests are shown in the mid-1980s as the region's rural character remained firmly intact. Genealogists can trace family locations near Wakefield, the settlement of Passport, and landmarks like Onion Hill or Berry Lake.

  4. 1986 Map of Olney
    1986 Map of Olney
    1986 Olney
    1986 Print · USGS
    South-central Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of small agricultural towns linked by historic rail lines and prairie preserves. Trace family roots and vanished rail stops near Kinmundy, the Prairie Chicken Sanctuary, and Salem.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1986 Map of Vincennes
    1986 Map of Vincennes
    1986 Vincennes
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Wabash River valley in the mid-1980s shows a landscape defined by deep-rooted river towns and heavy industry. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional rail lines like the Conrail system or locate landmarks such as Vincennes University and St Francisville Church.
    2 unique versions available

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