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1940s Maps of Stark County, Illinois

Explore 4 historic maps of Stark County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Stark County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Stark County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Stark County, IL maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Kewanee
    1944 Map of Kewanee
    1944 Kewanee
    1944 Print · USGS
    Henry and Stark Counties in the 1940s show a landscape of thriving rail towns and closely spaced country schoolhouses. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Cavanagh Cem and Bumble Bee Sch along the Spoon River valley.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1944 Map of Elmwood, 1967 Print
    1944 Map of Elmwood, 1967 Print
    1944 Elmwood
    1967 Print · USGS
    Peoria and Stark counties during the mid-forties reveal a landscape of thriving rail hubs and tightly knit rural school districts. Researchers can trace the legacy of local education and faith at Paradise Chapel Sch, Jubilee College State Park, and the Southport Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1945 Map of Bradford
    1945 Map of Bradford
    1945 Bradford
    1945 Print · USGS
    Settlement and agriculture in Stark and Bureau Counties reached a peak of rural infrastructure in the mid-1940s. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of country school sites like Osceola Center Sch and churches such as Willow Springs Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1948 Map of Elmwood
    1948 Map of Elmwood
    1948 Elmwood
    1948 Print · USGS
    Peoria and Stark counties were bustling agricultural and rail hubs in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of country schools and churches, including Paradise Chapel, Dixie Sch, and Southport Cem near the Spoon River.
    2 unique versions available
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