Urbex Map Illinois – 229 Abandoned Places GPS Map
The Urbex Map Illinois is a GPS-ready abandoned places map for urban explorers, photographers, filmmakers, and location researchers. It organizes 229 abandoned places in Illinois into a digital KML/KMZ file built for Google Earth and Google My Maps.
Use it as a structured research base before a trip: compare regions, spot clusters, prepare routes, and reduce time lost on outdated forum threads or scattered coordinates. This map is designed for planning and pre-scouting; always verify access, ownership, conditions, and local rules before visiting any abandoned place.
What You Get With This Illinois Urbex Map
- 229 Illinois abandoned places organized as GPS map points.
- KML/KMZ digital file for Google Earth and Google My Maps.
- Coverage across Chicago & Greater Metro, Central Illinois, Rockford/Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois, and rural/industrial leads.
- Instant digital download after purchase; no physical product is shipped.
- A practical resource for urbex research, photography scouting, filming, and route planning.
Cities & Regions Included
- 🏙️ Chicago & Greater Metro : Chicago and its suburbs contain some of the most dramatic abandoned industrial complexes in the United States, including former steel mills, meatpacking plants, factory buildings, and decaying warehouse districts across the urban landscape.
- 🏭 Peoria & Central Illinois : Peoria and central Illinois feature abandoned manufacturing plants, former agricultural processing facilities, decaying historic downtown commercial districts, and industrial structures tied to the region’s manufacturing heritage.
- 🏛️ Springfield & Capital Region : Springfield and the capital region contain former institutional buildings, abandoned state facilities, decaying historic commercial properties, and structures reflecting the administrative and political history of Illinois.
- 🌾 Southern Illinois & Rural Areas : Southern Illinois features abandoned coal mining operations, former industrial towns, decaying rural farmsteads, and isolated structures reflecting the region’s mining and agricultural heritage across the Illinois Ozarks and river valleys.
Types of Spots Included
This urbex map includes a wide variety of abandoned locations such as hospitals, factories, warehouses, mansions, schools, hotels, industrial plants, office buildings, transportation facilities, and former institutional buildings. Some entries feature large industrial complexes, while others highlight smaller forgotten buildings with historical or architectural significance. The diversity of locations provides excellent opportunities for photography, filming, and urban exploration documentation.
Why Choose This Urbex Map?
✔️ Verified and organized abandoned locations
✔️ Structured digital GPS format
✔️ Instant access after purchase
✔️ Saves extensive research time
✔️ Large structured database (229 spots)
✔️ Designed for serious urban explorers and content creators
Technical Specifications
- File Format: .KML / .KMZ
- Instant Digital Download
- Compatible with Google Earth
- Compatible with Google My Maps
- Works on Desktop & Mobile Devices
- Digital Product Only (No physical item shipped)
How to Install
- Complete your purchase and download the .KML or .KMZ file.
- Open Google Earth or go to Google My Maps in your browser.
- Import the downloaded file into the platform.
- Browse the GPS locations and plan your exploration routes.
Installation takes less than two minutes and works on both desktop and mobile platforms.
Planning a wider USA route? Browse the USA urbex maps by state or learn how to install your urbex map.
Illinois Urbex Map FAQ
Is this Illinois map a downloadable GPS file?
Yes. It is a digital KML/KMZ map file for compatible tools such as Google Earth and Google My Maps.
Does it cover more than Chicago?
Yes. The map is built for statewide Illinois research, including Chicago-area leads plus central, northern, southern, rural, and industrial locations.
Can I visit every location without extra checks?
No. Conditions, ownership, access, and safety can change. Always verify legality, permission, and risk before visiting any abandoned place.
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