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Old Maps of Sims, Illinois

Explore 10 old maps of Sims, spanning from 1947 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Sims, IL maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Wayne City
    1947 Map of Wayne City
    1947 Wayne City
    1947 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the mid-1940s is captured here at a time when small rural schools and country churches still defined the local geography. Researchers can trace the rail-centered growth of Wayne City and Bluford or locate family sites like Garrison Temple, Thomason Cem, and Berry Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Belleville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois during the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape of industrial growth and massive new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central RR through towns like Centralia or locate landmarks such as Emerald Mound and the Looking Glass Prairie.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Belleville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the late fifties reveals a landscape of industrial growth and ancient landmarks before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family names and rural post offices near Centralia, Salem, and the historic Monks Mound.
  10. 1973 Map of Wayne City, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Wayne City, 1975 Print
    1973 Wayne City
    1975 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the early 1970s shows a landscape of small rail-side villages and rural cemeteries along the Skillet Fork. Genealogists can trace family roots at Baltimore Cem or locate the old Oak Grove Sch near Mayberry.
  13. 1982 Map of Mount Vernon
    1982 Map of Mount Vernon
    1982 Mount Vernon
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois and Southwestern Indiana meet here during a period of significant regional water management and transit growth. Researchers can trace the development of Rend Lake and locate vanished rail stops along the Southern RR near Bluford and Golden Gate.
  16. 2012 Map of Wayne City, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wayne City, 2012 Print
    2012 Wayne City
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sims, including Wayne City, Smithville, and other nearby areas
  19. 2015 Map of Wayne City, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wayne City, 2015 Print
    2015 Wayne City
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sims, including Wayne City, Smithville, and other nearby areas
  22. 2018 Map of Wayne City, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Wayne City, 2018 Print
    2018 Wayne City
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sims, including Wayne City, Smithville, and other nearby areas
  25. 2021 Map of Wayne City, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wayne City, 2021 Print
    2021 Wayne City
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Sims, including Wayne City, Smithville, and other nearby areas
  28. 2024 Map of Wayne City, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Wayne City, 2024 Print
    2024 Wayne City
    2024 Print · USGS
    Wayne County’s southern agricultural heartland and the Skillet Fork river bottoms are captured in this recent survey. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Thomason Cem, Garrison Cem, and the village of Sims.
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