Old Maps of Velma, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Velma. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Velma.


Velma, IL maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Assumption, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Assumption, 1953 Print
    1952 Assumption
    1953 Print · USGS
    Christian and Macon counties are seen here in the early fifties, a time when rail lines like the Wabash and Illinois Central still connected small farming towns. Researchers can locate early family burial grounds such as Adams Cem or trace the development of the Mc Coy Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 1974 Map of Willeys, 1991 Print
    1974 Map of Willeys, 1991 Print
    1974 Willeys
    1991 Print · USGS
    Christian County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the mid-1970s, showcasing the rural rail networks and prairie watercourses. Genealogists and historians can trace the tracks of the Norfolk and Western and Baltimore and Ohio near Old Stonington and Willeys.

  5. 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

  6. 2012 Map of Willeys, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Willeys, 2012 Print
    2012 Willeys
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Velma, including Taylorville, Old Stonington, and other nearby areas

  7. 2015 Map of Willeys, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Willeys, 2015 Print
    2015 Willeys
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Velma, including Taylorville, Old Stonington, and other nearby areas

  8. 2018 Map of Willeys, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Willeys, 2018 Print
    2018 Willeys
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Velma, including Taylorville, Old Stonington, and other nearby areas

  9. 2021 Map of Willeys, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Willeys, 2021 Print
    2021 Willeys
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Velma, including Taylorville, Old Stonington, and other nearby areas

  10. 2024 Map of Willeys, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Willeys, 2024 Print
    2024 Willeys
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rural agricultural heart of Christian County remains visible in the modern era, centered on the settlements of Willeys and Hewittville. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites to trace, including Old Stonington Cem and Long Cem along the winding banks of Spring Creek.

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