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Old Maps of Lowder, Illinois

Explore 12 old maps of Lowder, spanning from 1924 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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Lowder, IL maps

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  1. 1924 Map of Waverly
    1924 Map of Waverly
    1924 Waverly
    1924 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois at the height of the rail era shows a landscape dotted with country schoolhouses and bustling farming hubs. Trace the path of the Illinois Traction and locate family sites near Mound Seminary School or McClain Church.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1926 Map of Waverly
    1926 Map of Waverly
    1926 Waverly
    1926 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1920s, this portion of central Illinois was a bustling intersection of steam railroads and electric interurbans. Genealogists can trace the rural communities of Waverly, New Berlin, and Loami, alongside dozens of local landmarks like Rohrer Church and the Highwater Mark School.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1983 Map of Virden North
    1983 Map of Virden North
    1983 Virden North
    1983 Print · USGS
    Midwestern prairie life is captured here in the early eighties as the rail lines through Auburn and Virden shaped local commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Virden Cem or locate industrial sites like the Mine Shaft near Thayer.
  16. 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
  19. 1998 Map of Virden North, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Virden North, 2002 Print
    1998 Virden North
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Sangamon and Macoupin county border area is captured here in the late 1990s, showcasing the persistent layout of historic mining and farming towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Lowder, the West Cemetery, and the coal-era Abandoned Railroad corridor.
  22. 2012 Map of Virden North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Virden North, 2012 Print
    2012 Virden North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lowder, including Auburn, Virden, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Virden North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Virden North, 2015 Print
    2015 Virden North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lowder, including Auburn, Virden, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Virden North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Virden North, 2018 Print
    2018 Virden North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lowder, including Auburn, Virden, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Virden North, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Virden North, 2021 Print
    2021 Virden North
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Lowder, including Auburn, Virden, and other nearby areas
  34. 2024 Map of Virden North, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Virden North, 2024 Print
    2024 Virden North
    2024 Print · USGS
    Sangamon and Macoupin counties meet in this detailed survey of Central Illinois agriculture and settlement. Researchers can trace family history through locations like Lowder, Thayer, and Virden Cem, or locate landmarks like Holzwarth Flying Service.
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