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Old Maps of Benson, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 14 historic maps of Benson. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Benson.

Benson, IL maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Minonk, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Minonk, 1956 Print
    1955 Minonk
    1956 Print · USGS
    Woodford and Marshall counties at mid-century reveal a thriving rail-and-coal economy across the Illinois prairie. Family researchers and historians can trace lineage at Mennonite Ch, find old Mine Dumps, or locate vanished landmarks like Spring Hill Sch.
  4. 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Peoria
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived as a hub of education and transport during the late sixties, as the new interstate system began to reshape the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Springdale Cem, Bradley University, and the sprawling grounds of Chanute AFB.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Peoria
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived at the intersection of river trade and rail power during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central and Wabash, alongside landmarks like Chanute AFB and Weldon Springs State Park.
  10. 1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Peoria
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived as a rail and highway crossroads during the early sixties, centered on the bustling Illinois River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century layout of Peoria, locate the grounds of Chanute Air Force Base, and follow historic lines like the Toledo Peoria and Western Railway.
  13. 1983 Map of Benson, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Benson, 1984 Print
    1983 Benson
    1984 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois prairie life and rail networks are well-documented here in the early eighties. Genealogists can trace family plots at St John Cem and St Marys Cem, while following the path of the Illinois Central Gulf through Panola.
  16. 1985 Map of Peoria
    1985 Map of Peoria
    1985 Peoria
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley and the Tri-County area are captured here in the mid-1980s as industry and infrastructure reshaped the heart of the state. Researchers can trace the grounds of Jubilee College, locate the Stark Mine near Elmwood, or follow the busy tracks of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
  19. 1989 Map of Peoria
    1989 Map of Peoria
    1989 Peoria
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley thrived as a regional center of industry, education, and transport during the late eighties. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the Peoria and Pekin Union Railway or locate landmarks like Bradley University and the Peoria Air National Guard Base.
  22. 1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Peoria
    1990 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling university campuses. Researchers can trace the legacy of major institutions like Chanute Air Force Base and the University of Illinois alongside regional landmarks such as Sand Ridge State Forest.
  25. 1995 Map of Benson, 1996 Print
    1995 Map of Benson, 1996 Print
    1995 Benson
    1996 Print · USGS
    The Benson area and the townships of Clayton and Greene are shown here in the mid-1990s as a quiet prairie landscape. Researchers can locate family-named sites like Hummel Clayton Cem, the Jr High Sch in Benson, and the rural Townhall in Greene.
  28. 2012 Map of Benson, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Benson, 2012 Print
    2012 Benson
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Benson, including El Paso, Panola, and other nearby areas
  31. 2015 Map of Benson, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Benson, 2015 Print
    2015 Benson
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Benson, including El Paso, Panola, and other nearby areas
  34. 2018 Map of Benson, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Benson, 2018 Print
    2018 Benson
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Benson, including El Paso, Panola, and other nearby areas
  37. 2021 Map of Benson, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Benson, 2021 Print
    2021 Benson
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Benson, including El Paso, Panola, and other nearby areas
  40. 2024 Map of Benson, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Benson, 2024 Print
    2024 Benson
    2024 Print · USGS
    Woodford County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of rural life. Researchers can trace local heritage through Saint Johns Cem, Barnstorm Field, and the historic settlements of Benson and Panola.
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