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1970s Maps of Washington County, Illinois

Explore 9 historic maps of Washington County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Washington County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, 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.
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Start exploring Washington County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Washington County, IL maps

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  1. 1974 Map of Beaucoup
    1974 Map of Beaucoup
    1974 Beaucoup
    1974 Print · USGS
    Washington County, Illinois, is captured here in the mid-seventies during a peak period of local oil extraction and conservation development. Researchers can trace family history through numerous burial sites like Old County Cem or locate the Beaucoup Oil Field and the Becks Farm Landing Strip.
  4. 1974 Map of Winkle, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Winkle, 1978 Print
    1974 Winkle
    1978 Print · USGS
    Perry County and Washington County are captured in the mid-1970s, showing a rural landscape defined by the Illinois Central Gulf railroad. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Pilot Knob Cem, Bethel Ch, and the small settlement of Winkle.
  7. 1974 Map of Hoyleton, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Hoyleton, 1978 Print
    1974 Hoyleton
    1978 Print · USGS
    Washington County during the mid-1970s reveals a landscape of established prairie farms and small railroad towns. Genealogists and historians can locate specific landmarks like St Johns Cems, North Prairie Cem, and the rail-oriented layout of Hoyleton.
  10. 1974 Map of Todds Mill, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Todds Mill, 1978 Print
    1974 Todds Mill
    1978 Print · USGS
    Perry and Washington counties in the mid-1970s are defined by the winding waters of Beaucoup Creek and the small settlement of Todds Mill. Genealogists can trace local roots through several landmarks including Antioch Cem, Cross Ch, and Round Prairie Cem.
  13. 1974 Map of Irvington, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Irvington, 1978 Print
    1974 Irvington
    1978 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois oil production and rail transport define this mid-1970s landscape near the Washington and Jefferson county line. Trace local history through the Irvington Oil Field, the Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad, and family-named sites like Harres Cemetery.
  16. 1974 Map of Nashville, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Nashville, 1978 Print
    1974 Nashville
    1978 Print · USGS
    Nashville and the surrounding Illinois prairie are shown in the 1970s as a landscape of agricultural tradition meeting modern oil extraction. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Peters Cem, Trinity Sch, and the Cordes Oil Field.
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  19. 1974 Map of Ashley, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Ashley, 1978 Print
    1974 Ashley
    1978 Print · USGS
    Washington and Jefferson counties are captured here in the mid-1970s, showcasing a landscape shaped by rail junctions and oil extraction. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural sites including St Michael Cem, Liberty Cem, and Brick Cem.
  22. 1974 Map of Addieville, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Addieville, 1978 Print
    1974 Addieville
    1978 Print · USGS
    Addieville and Washington County in the mid-seventies show a landscape defined by prairie agriculture and the winding Kaskaskia River. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Zion Cem and Lively Cem or locate the rural siding at Frogtown.
  25. 1975 Map of Tamaroa, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Tamaroa, 1977 Print
    1975 Tamaroa
    1977 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river landscape of Perry and Washington Counties comes to life in this mid-seventies survey of the Illinois interior. Genealogists and historians can trace the Tamaroa Oil Field, the village of Tamaroa, and local landmarks like Antioch Cem and Curlee Cem.
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