Old Maps of Clarion, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Clarion. 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 Clarion.


Clarion, IL maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Mendota, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Mendota, 1954 Print
    1952 Mendota
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mendota was a bustling railroad crossroads in the 1950s at the junction of three major lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country burial grounds and schoolhouses like Holy Cross Cem, Restland Cem, and Schlesinger Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois in the late fifties shows a landscape of powerful river industry and expanding transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Aurora and Joliet or locate sites like the Elwood Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park.

  4. 1982 Map of Mendota West
    1982 Map of Mendota West
    1982 Mendota West
    1982 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of the Bureau and La Salle county lines come alive in the early 1980s, showcasing the intersection of the Illinois Central Gulf and Burlington Northern railroads. Genealogists can trace family roots through Erbes Cem and Hetzler Cem, or locate landmarks like Blackstone Sch.

  5. 1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Dixon
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois in the mid-eighties was a land of river cities and expansive prairies defined by rail lines and private airfields. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oakwood Cem, the Sword Landing Strip, and Sauk Valley College while tracing the C & N W railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2024 Map of Mendota West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Mendota West, 2024 Print
    2024 Mendota West
    2024 Print · USGS
    The crossroads and cornfields of Bureau County come to life in this contemporary study of the Mendota area. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous burial sites like Restland Cem and Erbes Cem or explore the small communities of Wendel and Clarion.

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