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Old Maps of Rail Estates, Sherman for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 12 historic maps of Rail Estates. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Rail Estates's past.

Rail Estates, Sherman 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 2012 Map of Athens, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Athens, 2012 Print
    2012 Athens
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Rail Estates, including Sherman, Athens, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Athens, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Athens, 2015 Print
    2015 Athens
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rail Estates, including Sherman, Athens, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Athens, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Athens, 2018 Print
    2018 Athens
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Rail Estates, including Sherman, Athens, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Athens, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Athens, 2021 Print
    2021 Athens
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Rail Estates, including Sherman, Athens, and other nearby areas
  34. 2024 Map of Athens, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Athens, 2024 Print
    2024 Athens
    2024 Print · USGS
    Modern-day Central Illinois retains its deep-rooted agricultural character between the Menard and Sangamon county lines. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds like Joel Hall Cem and Canterbury Cem near the river bluffs and the Sangamon River.
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