Old Maps of Dallas City, Illinois for Metal Detecting

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

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  1. 1932 Map of Lomax, 1957 Print
    1932 Map of Lomax, 1957 Print
    1932 Lomax
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois river towns and railroad junctions thrive during the early 1930s as the river remains a central artery for commerce and life. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of rural landmarks, including Dallas City, Gittings Mound, and the uniquely named Froggie Sch.

  2. 1937 Map of Lomax
    1937 Map of Lomax
    1937 Lomax
    1937 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and rail corridors of Henderson and Hancock Counties come alive in the late 1930s, documenting a time of active country schools and river commerce. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Gittings Cem, Enterprise Ch, and distinctively named sites like Shake Rag Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Mississippi River and major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Keokuk or locate the sprawling Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Burlington
    1961 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail economy of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of major hubs like Galesburg and Macomb alongside landmark sites such as the Iowa Ordnance Plant and the historic river town of Nauvoo.

  5. 1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Burlington
    1963 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of the Mississippi and Illinois valleys comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial and academic growth of the region, from the Iowa Ordnance Plant to campuses like Knox College and Western Illinois University.

  6. 1964 Map of Colusa, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Colusa, 1965 Print
    1964 Colusa
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hancock County agriculture and rail life are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the corridor of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. Genealogists can trace local roots through burial grounds like Harris Cem and the small settlements of Colusa and Adrian.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1964 Map of Dallas City, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Dallas City, 1965 Print
    1964 Dallas City
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River floodplain in the 1960s reveals a landscape of industrial rail lines and intricate backwaters. Trace the historic tracks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe or locate rural landmarks like Oak Grove Ch and Eureka Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Burlington
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region during the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Mississippi River and a dense network of railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Aspen Grove Cem or locate community landmarks in Burlington, Fort Madison, and Mount Pleasant.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Burlington
    1990 Print · USGS
    The tri-state confluence of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is mapped here at the end of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfront heritage of Burlington, Keokuk, and Fort Madison, or locate sites like the Battle of Athens State Historic Site.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2024 Map of Colusa, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Colusa, 2024 Print
    2024 Colusa
    2024 Print · USGS
    Hancock County is depicted here in recent years, showcasing a deeply etched agricultural landscape. Researchers can locate several family burial grounds such as Tull Cem and Myers Cem alongside the small communities of Pontoosuc and Colusa.

  11. 2024 Map of Dallas City, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Dallas City, 2024 Print
    2024 Dallas City
    2024 Print · USGS
    Spanning the river border of Illinois and Iowa, this contemporary survey captures the intricate wetlands and river towns of the Mississippi valley. Genealogists can trace family heritage at the Miller Family Plot, Beebe Cem, or Tierney Cem.

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