Old Maps of Dunkel, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Dunkel. 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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Dunkel, IL maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Pana
    1947 Map of Pana
    1947 Pana
    1947 Print · USGS
    Railroad lines from three major carriers converge at Pana in the mid-1940s, serving a productive agricultural landscape across three counties. Researchers can locate dozens of country schools and churches, including Swamp Angel School, Sacred Heart Cem, and Owaneco.

  2. 1949 Map of Pana
    1949 Map of Pana
    1949 Pana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois rail traffic peaked in the late 1940s as five major lines converged at the hub of Pana. Researchers can trace the rural school system and family burial grounds such as Durbin College Sch and Mound Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the mid-twentieth century shows a landscape defined by industrial rail hubs and the creation of large reservoirs. Researchers can trace historic corridors like the Penn Central or locate landmarks such as Lincoln Log Cabin State Park and Lake Springfield.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail lines and prairie commerce centered on the state capital. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate connections between Springfield, Decatur, and dozens of smaller settlements like Nokomis and Arcola.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1982 Map of Litchfield
    1982 Map of Litchfield
    1982 Litchfield
    1982 Print · USGS
    The coal and rail corridors of Central Illinois are captured here in the early eighties as the region balanced industrial mining with its agricultural roots. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Zelmer Memorial Cemetery or the grounds of Blackburn College and the Crown Mine No 1.

  6. 1982 Map of Pana
    1982 Map of Pana
    1982 Pana
    1982 Print · USGS
    The rail-driven hub of Pana is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing its crossroads as a center for transport and local industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Linwood Cem or explore the layout of the Tri County Fairground and Kehias Park.

  7. 1998 Map of Pana, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Pana, 2002 Print
    1998 Pana
    2002 Print · USGS
    Christian and Shelby Counties come together at the turn of the millennium in this detailed study of the area. Researchers can trace family sites at Mound Cem, locate the Tri County Fairground, or follow the Main Drainage Ditch through the prairie.

  8. 2024 Map of Pana, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Pana, 2024 Print
    2024 Pana
    2024 Print · USGS
    The township of Pana and the surrounding prairie are captured here in the early 21st century, showing the intersection of Christian and Shelby counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town’s street grid and locate burial sites like Mound Cem and Mauz Cem.

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