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Old Maps of Mechanicsburg, Illinois

Explore 10 old maps of Mechanicsburg, spanning from 1954 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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  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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 2012 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2012 Print
    2012 Mechanicsburg
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Mechanicsburg, including Dawson, Buffalo, and other nearby areas
  19. 2015 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Mechanicsburg
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Mechanicsburg, including Dawson, Buffalo, and other nearby areas
  22. 2018 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2018 Print
    2018 Mechanicsburg
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Mechanicsburg, including Dawson, Buffalo, and other nearby areas
  25. 2021 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mechanicsburg, 2021 Print
    2021 Mechanicsburg
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Mechanicsburg, including Dawson, Buffalo, and other nearby areas
  28. 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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