Old Maps of Sharpsburg, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Sharpsburg. 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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Sharpsburg, IL maps

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  1. 1923 Map of Taylorville, 1961 Print
    1923 Map of Taylorville, 1961 Print
    1923 Taylorville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Christian County's rail-and-river landscape comes alive in the early twenties, showing the region's dense network of rural school districts and coal-country towns. Trace family roots at Brush College, Good Hope Church, or the mining-related tracks of the Chicago and Illinois Midland.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1925 Map of Taylorville
    1925 Map of Taylorville
    1925 Taylorville
    1925 Print · USGS
    Taylorville and its surrounding coal-and-corn country are captured here in the mid-twenties. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks like Brush College, the rail stop at Humphrey Sta, and the mining communities of Jeisyville and Bulpitt.
    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 Taylorville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Taylorville, 1983 Print
    1982 Taylorville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Taylorville and its surrounding townships show a mature landscape of rail corridors and river confluences in the early eighties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Oak Hill Cemetery, find the old Drive-in Theater, or locate the St. Vincent Hospital campus.

  6. 1985 Map of Springfield
    1985 Map of Springfield
    1985 Springfield
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois during the mid-eighties shows a landscape of growing state capital influence and deep historical roots. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites near Oak Ridge Cem or follow the path of the Sangamon River past Williamsville and Riverton.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2012 Map of Taylorville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Taylorville, 2012 Print
    2012 Taylorville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Christian County's seat and surrounding farmsteads are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the region balanced its agricultural roots with modern development. Researchers can trace local lineage through Oak Hill Cem, explore the shores of Lake Taylorville, or locate the historic Christian County Fairground.

  8. 2015 Map of Taylorville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Taylorville, 2015 Print
    2015 Taylorville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Christian County at the midpoint of the 2010s shows a landscape defined by the South Fork Sangamon River and its varied tributaries. Researchers can trace local heritage through Langleyville and old burial sites like Oak Hill Cem or Young Cem.

  9. 2018 Map of Taylorville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Taylorville, 2018 Print
    2018 Taylorville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Christian County in the 2010s is showcased here as an established agricultural and civic center anchored by the Taylorville city grid. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Oak Hill Cemetery, Langleyville, and the Taylorville Municipal Airport.

  10. 2021 Map of Taylorville, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Taylorville, 2021 Print
    2021 Taylorville
    2021 Print · USGS
    Christian County near the state capital enters the 2020s as a landscape of river-fed agriculture and steady town life. Researchers can trace family ties at Oak Hill Cem, locate the village of Langleyville, and follow the South Fork Sangamon River to Taylorville Lake.

  11. 2024 Map of Taylorville, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Taylorville, 2024 Print
    2024 Taylorville
    2024 Print · USGS
    Christian County emerges in this modern survey of central Illinois, centered on the historic streets of Taylorville. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks at Oak Hill Cem or follow the waters of the South Fork Sangamon River and Taylorville Lake.

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