historical topo map of Springfield, IL in 1940

1940 Map of Springfield

USGS Topo · Published 1959

This historical map portrays the area of Springfield in 1940, primarily covering Sangamon County as well as portions of Menard County and Logan County. Featuring a scale of 1:62500, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Springfield region at the time. Published in 1959, it is one of 2 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.79 x 20.7 inches

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