Old Maps of Dawson, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 10 historic maps of Dawson. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Dawson, IL maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Mechanicsburg, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Mechanicsburg, 1955 Print
    1954 Mechanicsburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Sangamon and Logan counties are shown here during the mid-fifties as the railroad era began to give way to modern highways. Genealogists can trace family names at Pickrell Cem and Steenbergen Cem or locate the North Side Sch (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the mid-twentieth century shows a landscape defined by industrial rail hubs and the creation of large reservoirs. Researchers can trace historic corridors like the Penn Central or locate landmarks such as Lincoln Log Cabin State Park and Lake Springfield.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail lines and prairie commerce centered on the state capital. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate connections between Springfield, Decatur, and dozens of smaller settlements like Nokomis and Arcola.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1982 Map of Mechanicsburg, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Mechanicsburg, 1983 Print
    1982 Mechanicsburg
    1983 Print · USGS
    Mechanicsburg and the surrounding Sangamon County prairie are shown in the early 1980s as a landscape of productive farms and active oil extraction. Genealogists and local historians can locate Mechanicsburg Cem, the ILLINOIS TERMINAL AND WESTERN rail line, and the Mechanicsburg Oil Field.

  5. 1985 Map of Springfield
    1985 Map of Springfield
    1985 Springfield
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois during the mid-eighties shows a landscape of growing state capital influence and deep historical roots. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites near Oak Ridge Cem or follow the path of the Sangamon River past Williamsville and Riverton.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2012 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2012 Print
    2012 Mechanicsburg
    2012 Print · USGS
    Sangamon County settlements and the winding Sangamon River are captured here in a detailed survey of the Illinois heartland. Researchers can trace the layout of Mechanicsburg, locate the Pickerell Cem, and identify active industrial zones like the Mechanicsburg Oil Field.

  7. 2015 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Mechanicsburg
    2015 Print · USGS
    Mechanicsburg and the surrounding Sangamon County prairie appear here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape shaped by the Sangamon River and historic road networks. Family historians can locate Mechanicsburg Cem or trace the old corridor of Old Route 36 through Dawson and Buffalo.

  8. 2018 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2018 Print
    2018 Mechanicsburg
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Sangamon County countryside near Springfield is shown here during a period of modern agricultural stability and local growth. Researchers can trace the path of the Sangamon River and locate family landmarks such as Pickerell Cem or the small community of Buckhart.

  9. 2021 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2021 Print
    2021 Mechanicsburg
    2021 Print · USGS
    Eastern Sangamon County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring agricultural character of the Illinois prairie. Researchers can trace family ties and property boundaries near Mechanicsburg, Buffalo, and the Sangamon River.

  10. 2024 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2024 Print
    2024 Mechanicsburg
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie east of Springfield comes into focus in this recent survey, showcasing the enduring landscape of eastern Sangamon County. Researchers can trace family roots at Mechanicsburg Cem or map the varied drainage of the Sangamon River and Buckhart Creek.

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