1900s (20th Century) Maps of Sherman, Illinois

Explore 14 historic maps of Sherman from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Sherman's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Sherman, IL maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Springfield
    1907 Map of Springfield
    1907 Springfield
    1907 Print · USGS
    Springfield and the Sangamon River valley are captured here in the early twentieth century as the region thrived on coal, rail, and state government. Researchers can locate ancestral sites at Camp Lincoln, Calvary Cemetery, and the State Fair Grounds.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1930 Map of Springfield
    1930 Map of Springfield
    1930 Springfield
    1930 Print · USGS
    Springfield and its surrounding farming townships are seen here in the late twenties, captured as a vital crossroads of rail and road. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Derry Farm and over two dozen country schools, including Crankneck Sch and American Hill Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Springfield, 1959 Print
    1940 Map of Springfield, 1959 Print
    1940 Springfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    Springfield and its surrounding townships appear here as a bustling pre-war rail and aviation center. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural schools like Locate Lane Sch or historical sites like Lindbergh Air Mail Field and Camp Butler Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Springfield West
    1950 Map of Springfield West
    1950 Springfield West
    1950 Print · USGS
    Post-war Springfield exhibits a complex network of railroads and civic institutions at the midpoint of the century. Trace family roots at Oak Ridge Cem or locate historic landmarks like the Lincoln Tomb and State Capitol.

  5. 1950 Map of Springfield East
    1950 Map of Springfield East
    1950 Springfield East
    1950 Print · USGS
    East of the Illinois capital in the mid-twentieth century, a complex rail and river network shaped the landscape. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like St James Sch, Taylor Cem, and the U S Naval Training Sta.

  6. 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

  8. 1965 Map of Springfield West, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Springfield West, 1966 Print
    1965 Springfield West
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Springfield is shown here as a bustling state capital and rail center during a period of significant suburban expansion. Researchers can pinpoint Lincolns Tomb, trace the many rail lines like the Illinois Terminal, and find dozens of local landmarks from the Illini Country Club to Oak Ridge Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1965 Map of Springfield East, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Springfield East, 1966 Print
    1965 Springfield East
    1966 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of Springfield and the Sangamon River valley are captured here in the mid-1960s during a period of infrastructure growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations at Camp Butler Cem, find the rural Bissell Cem, or locate the historic St Johns Sanitarium.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1966 Map of Athens, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Athens, 1967 Print
    1966 Athens
    1967 Print · USGS
    North of Springfield in the mid-1960s, this area shows the rail junctions of Athens and Cantrall during a period of steady rural growth. Researchers can trace family history at Brittin Cem or locate the former Barr Station and the Sangamon River oxbows.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1966 Map of Williamsville, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Williamsville, 1967 Print
    1966 Williamsville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farmland in the mid-sixties shows a landscape defined by rail corridors and creek bottoms. Trace family sites near Williamsville and Sherman, including several old burial grounds like Wolf Creek Cem and Stewart Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 1998 Map of Springfield East, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Springfield East, 2000 Print
    1998 Springfield East
    2000 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of the Illinois capital were well-established by the late nineties, balancing industry with expansive public parks. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Camp Butler Cem, the St Johns Sanitarium, and the rail lines of the Illinois Central RR.

  14. 1998 Map of Springfield West, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Springfield West, 2000 Print
    1998 Springfield West
    2000 Print · USGS
    Springfield and its surrounding suburbs are shown in extensive detail during the late nineties as the capital city’s footprint expanded. Genealogists and historians can locate burials at Oak Ridge Cemetery, trace the Illinois Central RR, and explore the layout of Camp Lincoln.

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