Old Maps of Gifford, Illinois for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Gifford. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
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Gifford, IL maps
(15)- 1924 Map of Paxton, 1953 Print
1924 Paxton1953 Print · USGSEast-central Illinois comes into focus during the mid-twenties as the rail lines and early airfields transformed the prairie. Researchers can locate dozens of family-named schools like Lily Dell School and trace the original layout of Chanute Flying Field. - 1927 Map of Paxton
1927 Paxton1927 Print · USGSIllinois prairie life in the mid-twenties is captured here through a dense network of township schools and the rise of military aviation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Chanute Flying Field or find long-standing rural landmarks like Lily Dell School and Glen Cemetery.2 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Paxton
1949 Paxton1949 Print · USGSCentral Illinois thrived as a rail and military corridor in the mid-1920s, anchored by the crossroads of two major rail lines. Researchers can trace the early footprint of Chanute Flying Field and locate dozens of vanished rural schoolhouses like Trickel Grove School and Farmersville School. - 1957 Map of Paxton, 1958 Print
1957 Paxton1958 Print · USGSPost-war central Illinois thrives along the rail lines and at Chanute Air Force Base. Researchers can trace family roots at St Alfreds Chapel or locate several abandoned country schools like Moffett Sch (Abandoned).2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
1958 Peoria1969 Print · USGSCentral Illinois thrived as a hub of education and transport during the late sixties, as the new interstate system began to reshape the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Springdale Cem, Bradley University, and the sprawling grounds of Chanute AFB.4 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Peoria
1961 Peoria1961 Print · USGSCentral Illinois thrived at the intersection of river trade and rail power during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central and Wabash, alongside landmarks like Chanute AFB and Weldon Springs State Park. - 1963 Map of Peoria
1963 Peoria1963 Print · USGSCentral Illinois thrived as a rail and highway crossroads during the early sixties, centered on the bustling Illinois River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century layout of Peoria, locate the grounds of Chanute Air Force Base, and follow historic lines like the Toledo Peoria and Western Railway. - 1984 Map of Gifford, 1985 Print
1984 Gifford1985 Print · USGSChampaign County prairie life and the proximity of the airfield define this area during the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the layout of Gifford and Dillsburg, locate the Holy Sepulchre Cem, or follow the course of the Spoon River. - 1985 Map of Champaign, 1986 Print
1985 Champaign1986 Print · USGSThe Illinois prairie comes alive in this mid-eighties survey of the vital rail corridor between Bloomington and Champaign. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of township hubs like Saybrook and Bellflower or locate Chanute Air Force Base and the Sangamon River.2 unique versions available - 1990 Map of Peoria
1990 Peoria1990 Print · USGSCentral Illinois at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling university campuses. Researchers can trace the legacy of major institutions like Chanute Air Force Base and the University of Illinois alongside regional landmarks such as Sand Ridge State Forest. - 2012 Map of Gifford, 2012 Print
2012 Gifford2012 Print · USGSCovers Gifford, including Rantoul, Dillsburg, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Gifford, 2015 Print
2015 Gifford2015 Print · USGSCovers Gifford, including Rantoul, Dillsburg, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Gifford, 2018 Print
2018 Gifford2018 Print · USGSCovers Gifford, including Rantoul, Dillsburg, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Gifford, 2021 Print
2021 Gifford2021 Print · USGSCovers Gifford, including Rantoul, Dillsburg, and other nearby areas - 2024 Map of Gifford, 2024 Print
2024 Gifford2024 Print · USGSChampaign County's rural character is well-preserved in this modern survey of the agricultural prairie north of the Spoon River. Researchers can trace family sites at Holy Sepulchre Cem or locate historic farm road junctions near Dillsburg and Gifford.
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