Old Maps of Brighton, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Brighton. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Brighton.


Brighton, IL maps

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  1. 1925 Map of Brighton, 1958 Print
    1925 Map of Brighton, 1958 Print
    1925 Brighton
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Brighton, including Godfrey, Shipman, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1928 Map of Brighton
    1928 Map of Brighton
    1928 Brighton
    1928 Print · USGS
    Covers Brighton, including Godfrey, Shipman, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Quincy
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Brighton, including Quincy, Hannibal, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Quincy
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Brighton, including Quincy, Hannibal, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1983 Map of Brighton, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Brighton, 1984 Print
    1983 Brighton
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Brighton, including Godfrey, Lake Piasa, and other nearby areas

  6. 1983 Map of Shipman, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Shipman, 1984 Print
    1983 Shipman
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Brighton, including Shipman, Piasa, and other nearby areas

  7. 1985 Map of Jerseyville
    1985 Map of Jerseyville
    1985 Jerseyville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Brighton, including Godfrey, Troy, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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