1980s Maps of Whiteside County, Illinois

Explore 20 historic maps of Whiteside County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Whiteside County, IL maps

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  1. 1982 Map of New Bedford
    1982 Map of New Bedford
    1982 New Bedford
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie of the early 1980s is captured here, showing the rural intersection of Bureau and Whiteside counties. Genealogists can locate family sites near Fairfield Greenville Cem, while the Indian Treaty Boundary offers a glimpse into early land division.

  2. 1982 Map of Erie
    1982 Map of Erie
    1982 Erie
    1982 Print · USGS
    Whiteside County's river-bottom lands are captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the bend of the Rock River. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Smack Cem and Sandytown Cem or trace the rural routes connecting Newton Corners and Fenton.

  3. 1982 Map of Hooppole
    1982 Map of Hooppole
    1982 Hooppole
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farmland is captured here in the early eighties, revealing a landscape deeply marked by history and infrastructure. Trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and find family landmarks like St Marys Ch and Hooppole.

  4. 1982 Map of Tampico
    1982 Map of Tampico
    1982 Tampico
    1982 Print · USGS
    Tampico and the surrounding Whiteside County plains are shown in the early eighties as a landscape of structured drainage and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near St Marys Cem, the Hennepin Canal State Park Feeder, and the settlement of Olson.

  5. 1982 Map of Hahnaman
    1982 Map of Hahnaman
    1982 Hahnaman
    1982 Print · USGS
    Whiteside County in the early eighties shows an engineered landscape of prairie drainage and rail lines. Researchers can trace family-named roads like Mc Elvee Road and local sites like the Montmorency Sch and the Hennepin Canal Feeder.

  6. 1982 Map of Spring Hill
    1982 Map of Spring Hill
    1982 Spring Hill
    1982 Print · USGS
    Henry County farmland at the start of the 1980s reveals a quiet landscape of township boundaries and family-named homesteads. Genealogists can trace local roots across numerous rural burial sites including Bowman Cem, Kemmis Cem, and the community at Spring Hill.

  7. 1982 Map of Hillsdale
    1982 Map of Hillsdale
    1982 Hillsdale
    1982 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the Rock River valley near Hillsdale remained a land defined by its winding sloughs and rural cemeteries. Genealogists and local historians can locate Mount Moriah Cem and Bethesda Cem, or trace the old rail lines serving Joslin.

  8. 1982 Map of Erie NW
    1982 Map of Erie NW
    1982 Erie NW
    1982 Print · USGS
    Whiteside and Rock Island counties are shown in the early eighties as a landscape defined by industrial drainage and rail transport. Genealogists and local historians can locate Kingsbury Cem, Bethel Ch, and the winding Burlington Northern Railroad.

  9. 1982 Map of Yorktown
    1982 Map of Yorktown
    1982 Yorktown
    1982 Print · USGS
    In the early eighties, this portion of Bureau County remained a landscape of historic boundaries and prairie agriculture. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots through the Fairfield Ch cemetery and rural settlements like Yorktown and Thomas.

  10. 1982 Map of Prophetstown, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Prophetstown, 1983 Print
    1982 Prophetstown
    1983 Print · USGS
    Prophetstown and Lyndon sit along the winding Rock River in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of fertile islands and river-rail commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Washington Road Cem or locate the Hiland Landing Strip and Abandoned Bridge.

  11. 1983 Map of Sterling, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Sterling, 1984 Print
    1983 Sterling
    1984 Print · USGS
    Sterling and Rock Falls are shown here at the Rock River in the early eighties, joined by a network of bridges and railroads. Researchers can trace neighborhood growth through local landmarks like Newman Central High Sch, the Indian Mounds Historic Site, and Oak Knoll Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1983 Map of Hazelhurst, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Hazelhurst, 1984 Print
    1983 Hazelhurst
    1984 Print · USGS
    Whiteside and Ogle counties are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of creek-side hamlets and rural parish life. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Nichols Cem or follow the rails of the Burlington Northern through Hazelhurst.

  13. 1984 Map of Davenport, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Davenport, 1985 Print
    1984 Davenport
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and conservation converged along the Mississippi. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through Stender Church, Oxford Mills, and the Elmwood Cem burial grounds.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Dixon
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois in the mid-eighties was a land of river cities and expansive prairies defined by rail lines and private airfields. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oakwood Cem, the Sword Landing Strip, and Sauk Valley College while tracing the C & N W railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1985 Map of Fair Haven
    1985 Map of Fair Haven
    1985 Fair Haven
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwest Illinois farmland at the edge of Carroll and Whiteside Counties is captured here in the mid-1980s. Researchers can locate specific farmsteads and rural crossroads near Fair Haven, Franklin Corners, and White Pigeon along the banks of Rock Creek.

  16. 1985 Map of Thomson, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Thomson, 1986 Print
    1985 Thomson
    1986 Print · USGS
    Along the Mississippi River in the mid-eighties, this Carroll County landscape features a mix of wildlife refuges and rail-side settlements. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Blind Charleys Corner, the Burlington Northern line, and Potters Marsh.

  17. 1985 Map of Como, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Como, 1986 Print
    1985 Como
    1986 Print · USGS
    Whiteside County is captured here in the mid-1980s, defined by the winding Rock River and a busy rail corridor. Researchers can trace the layout of Como, identify the Chicago and North Western tracks, and locate the Quarry near Emerson.

  18. 1985 Map of Union Grove, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Union Grove, 1986 Print
    1985 Union Grove
    1986 Print · USGS
    Whiteside County in the mid-1980s reveals a structured landscape of small settlements and creek-side industry. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from Union Grove to Garden Plain, alongside distinctive local features like a Peat Mine and Cattail Creek.

  19. 1985 Map of Morrison, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Morrison, 1986 Print
    1985 Morrison
    1986 Print · USGS
    Whiteside County is shown in the mid-1980s, centered on the growing community of Morrison. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure, from the Drive-In Theater to outlying settlements like Malvern and Round Grove.

  20. 1985 Map of Milledgeville, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Milledgeville, 1986 Print
    1985 Milledgeville
    1986 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Carroll and Whiteside counties are captured here in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads connecting Milledgeville and Coleta, locating local landmarks like a rural Cem and several creek-side Quarry sites.

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