1970s Maps of Sangamon County, Illinois
Explore 5 historic maps of Sangamon County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Sangamon County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, 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 Sangamon County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.
Sangamon County, IL maps
(5)- 1970 Map of Salisbury, 1973 Print
1970 Salisbury1973 Print · USGSThe Sangamon River valley in the early 1970s reveals a blend of historic pioneer sites and mid-century growth. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Richland Ch, Salisbury Cem, and the heritage sites within Lincolns New Salem State Park.2 unique versions available - 1971 Map of Farmingdale, 1973 Print
1971 Farmingdale1973 Print · USGSSangamon County remains a vital rail and farming corridor in the early seventies, centered on the village of Farmingdale. Researchers can locate historic landmarks like the Covered Bridge, New Salem Ch, and the Farmingdale Sch. - 1971 Map of Tallula, 1973 Print
1971 Tallula1973 Print · USGSIllinois prairie life in the early seventies centers on the rail-side towns of Tallula and Ashland. Researchers can trace old family lines through numerous rural burial sites like Smedly Cem and White Cem while following the paths of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. - 1971 Map of Pleasant Plains, 1973 Print
1971 Pleasant Plains1973 Print · USGSCentral Illinois farm country is captured here in the early seventies as the Baltimore and Ohio railroad serves the grain elevators of Pleasant Plains. Researchers can trace old property lines and rural landmarks like Berlin, the Island Grove Ch, and local cemeteries. - 1976 Map of Farmingdale, 1978 Print
1976 Farmingdale1978 Print · USGSSangamon County farmland in the mid-1970s is shown in transition as rail corridors like the Baltimore and Ohio cross the prairie. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Farmingdale Cem, Riddle Hill, and the Farmingdale Sch.
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