Old Maps of Tower Heights, Illinois for Academic Research

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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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