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Old Maps of Springfield, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Springfield with 55 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Springfield has changed over the decades.

Springfield, 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
  4. 1909 Map of Tallula
    1909 Map of Tallula
    1909 Tallula
    1909 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the Sangamon River and a dense rail network. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Pleasant Plains, Tallula, and Berlin, as well as several smaller stops along the Chicago and Alton RR.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1922 Map of Divernon, 1957 Print
    1922 Map of Divernon, 1957 Print
    1922 Divernon
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Sangamon County prairie in the early twenties was a landscape of bustling rail towns and one-room schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Cotton Hill Academy, Stout Church, and the Illinois Traction System.
  10. 1924 Map of Divernon
    1924 Map of Divernon
    1924 Divernon
    1924 Print · USGS
    Sangamon County at the height of its rail-and-river era shows a landscape where agriculture and industry met along the South Fork Sangamon River. Researchers can trace the roots of vanished rural life through dozens of local landmarks like the Cotton Hill Academy, Zenobia, and Irwins Park.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 1940 Map of Tallula, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Tallula, 1956 Print
    1940 Tallula
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois during the late thirties and early forties reveals a landscape of river-bluff history and active rail towns. Genealogists can trace family connections in Tallula, Salisbury, and Berlin, or locate the historic New Salem State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 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
  37. 1961 Map of New City
    1961 Map of New City
    1961 New City
    1961 Print · USGS
    Sangamon County at the start of the 1960s reveals a landscape balancing suburban growth near Southlawn with the rural traditions of Cotton Hill. Researchers can locate historic family sites like Brunk Cem, the village of New City, and the Baltimore and Ohio rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1961 Map of Chatham, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Chatham, 1962 Print
    1961 Chatham
    1962 Print · USGS
    In the early sixties, the area south of Springfield was a network of emerging suburbs and vital rail corridors centered around Chatham. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Stout Cem, local education at Glenwood Sch, and a rare Covered Bridge over Sugar Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 1971 Map of Farmingdale, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Farmingdale, 1973 Print
    1971 Farmingdale
    1973 Print · USGS
    Sangamon County remains a vital rail and farming corridor in the early seventies, centered on the village of Farmingdale. Researchers can locate historic landmarks like the Covered Bridge, New Salem Ch, and the Farmingdale Sch.
  55. 1976 Map of Farmingdale, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Farmingdale, 1978 Print
    1976 Farmingdale
    1978 Print · USGS
    Sangamon County farmland in the mid-1970s is shown in transition as rail corridors like the Baltimore and Ohio cross the prairie. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Farmingdale Cem, Riddle Hill, and the Farmingdale Sch.
  58. 1981 Map of Loami, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Loami, 1982 Print
    1981 Loami
    1982 Print · USGS
    Sangamon County’s rural townships are documented here in the early eighties as a network of rail-side hamlets and family cemeteries. Trace the historical footprints of Loami and Curran, or locate heritage sites like Sulphur Springs Cem and Shelton Cem.
  61. 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
  64. 1998 Map of Chatham, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Chatham, 2000 Print
    1998 Chatham
    2000 Print · USGS
    Sangamon County near the end of the century shows a blend of suburban growth and lakeside recreation. Researchers can trace local landmarks like St Bernard Cem, the Covered Bridge on Sugar Creek, and the National Guard Depot.
  67. 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.
  70. 1998 Map of New City, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of New City, 2000 Print
    1998 New City
    2000 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois during the late nineties shows a landscape of suburban growth and traditional farming. Genealogists can trace family names at Mottarville Cem or locate the rural crossroads of New City and Beamington near the Sangamon River.
  73. 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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