Historical Maps

Historical State Maps - Early 1800's maps, proposed travel routes etc.

1818 Map of Illinois - Constructed from the surveys in the General Land Office and other documents by John Melish.

1833 Map of Illinois - Illinois map with proposed canals, roads and distances. Also included are stage and steamboat routes.

Territorial and Multi-State Maps - Maps of the midwest including Iowa, Illinois and Missouri.

1778 Territorial Map - Provides extensive information about rivers, lakes, terrain etc. The map also provides some wildlife information such as the location of herds of buffalo.

Illinois Railroad Maps - Railroad routes in Illinois.

1855 Railway Map
Guide for Illinois showing all railway stations.

River Maps - Early 1800's map showing information about river passages and the land surrounding the Mississippi.

Mississippi River Map part A

Mississippi River Map part B

Past Illinois DOT Maps - The history of Illinois DOT maps. Vintage DOT map covers and more.

Historical and Vintage Map Links