Old Maps of The Commons, Palos Park for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of The Commons. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of The Commons.


The Commons, Palos Park maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Des Plaines
    1890 Map of Des Plaines
    1890 Des Plaines
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers The Commons, including Joliet, Oak Lawn, and other nearby areas

  2. 1894 Map of Des Plaines
    1894 Map of Des Plaines
    1894 Des Plaines
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers The Commons, including Joliet, Oak Lawn, and other nearby areas

  3. 1900 Map of Des Plaines
    1900 Map of Des Plaines
    1900 Des Plaines
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers The Commons, including Joliet, Oak Lawn, and other nearby areas

  4. 1901 Map of Des Plaines
    1901 Map of Des Plaines
    1901 Des Plaines
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers The Commons, including Joliet, Oak Lawn, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1928 Map of Palos Park
    1928 Map of Palos Park
    1928 Palos Park
    1928 Print · USGS
    Covers The Commons, including Oak Lawn, Orland Park, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Palos Park, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Palos Park, 1955 Print
    1953 Palos Park
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers The Commons, including Oak Lawn, Orland Park, and other nearby areas

  7. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers The Commons, including Chicago, Joliet, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Chicago
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers The Commons, including Chicago, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  9. 1963 Map of Palos Park, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Palos Park, 1965 Print
    1963 Palos Park
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers The Commons, including Oak Lawn, Orland Park, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1980 Map of Chicago
    1980 Map of Chicago
    1980 Chicago
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers The Commons, including Chicago, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  11. 1993 Map of Palos Park
    1993 Map of Palos Park
    1993 Palos Park
    1993 Print · USGS
    Covers The Commons, including Oak Lawn, Orland Park, and other nearby areas

  12. 1997 Map of Palos Park, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Palos Park, 1999 Print
    1997 Palos Park
    1999 Print · USGS
    Covers The Commons, including Oak Lawn, Orland Park, and other nearby areas

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