Old Maps of Paradise, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Paradise. 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 Paradise.


Paradise, IL maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Mattoon, 1967 Print
    1934 Map of Mattoon, 1967 Print
    1934 Mattoon
    1967 Print · USGS
    The rail hubs and rural townships of East Central Illinois are captured here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Mattoon and Neoga while locating family landmarks like Old Bethel Ch or the Little Brick Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1937 Map of Mattoon
    1937 Map of Mattoon
    1937 Mattoon
    1937 Print · USGS
    The rail hubs of Mattoon and Neoga are shown in the late 1930s, surrounded by a dense network of country schools and family cemeteries. Trace ancestral roots at Aetna Etna PO, Johnstown, or the many rural schoolhouses like South Loxa Sch.
    3 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. 1984 Map of Mattoon West, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Mattoon West, 1985 Print
    1984 Mattoon West
    1985 Print · USGS
    The western edge of Mattoon and its neighboring rural townships are captured here in the early 1980s. Local researchers can trace the development of Lake Land Jr College, the expansion of the Oil Field, and rail-side settlements like Gays and Etna.

  6. 1986 Map of Effingham
    1986 Map of Effingham
    1986 Effingham
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois during the mid-eighties was a hub of rail travel and water recreation centered on the new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural landscape between Mattoon and Effingham, locating landmarks like St Paul Ch and Eagle Creek State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1998 Map of Mattoon West, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Mattoon West, 2002 Print
    1998 Mattoon West
    2002 Print · USGS
    Mattoon and the prairie townships of Coles County are captured here at the close of the millennium. Local historians can trace the development of Lake Land Jr College and old rail stops like Gays and Etna alongside the waters of Paradise Lake.

  8. 2012 Map of Mattoon West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mattoon West, 2012 Print
    2012 Mattoon West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Paradise, including Mattoon, Gays, and other nearby areas

  9. 2015 Map of Mattoon West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mattoon West, 2015 Print
    2015 Mattoon West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Paradise, including Mattoon, Gays, and other nearby areas

  10. 2018 Map of Mattoon West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Mattoon West, 2018 Print
    2018 Mattoon West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Paradise, including Mattoon, Gays, and other nearby areas

  11. 2021 Map of Mattoon West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mattoon West, 2021 Print
    2021 Mattoon West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Paradise, including Mattoon, Gays, and other nearby areas

  12. 2024 Map of Mattoon West, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Mattoon West, 2024 Print
    2024 Mattoon West
    2024 Print · USGS
    The western edge of the Mattoon area in recent years shows a unique mix of expanding city streets and long-standing rural landmarks. Researchers can trace family history at Dodge Grove Cem, locate Lake Land College, and explore the banks of Lake Paradise.

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