Old Maps of Pierce Township, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 28 historic maps of Pierce Township. 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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Pierce Township, IL maps

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  1. 1937 Map of Sycamore
    1937 Map of Sycamore
    1937 Sycamore
    1937 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Kane counties are captured here in the mid-thirties, showing a landscape defined by prairie agriculture and a bustling rail network. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural institutions like Ohio Grove Cem, East Pierce Ch, and Coltonville Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois in the late fifties shows a landscape of powerful river industry and expanding transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Aurora and Joliet or locate sites like the Elwood Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park.

  4. 1968 Map of Sycamore, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Sycamore, 1970 Print
    1968 Sycamore
    1970 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Sycamore are shown during a period of mid-century growth along the Kishwaukee River corridor. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Mt Carmel Cem, Bethany Ch, and the Ohio Grove Grange across the prairie.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1968 Map of Big Rock, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Big Rock, 1970 Print
    1968 Big Rock
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Kane and DeKalb County borderlands are seen here in the late sixties, showcasing a landscape of section-line farms and quiet rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family names at the West Big Rock Cem or follow the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line through Big Rock.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1968 Map of Hinckley, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Hinckley, 1970 Print
    1968 Hinckley
    1970 Print · USGS
    The village of Hinckley and the surrounding Illinois prairie are documented here during the late 1960s. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad or locate local landmarks like Immanuel Ch and Miller Cem.

  7. 1968 Map of Maple Park, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Maple Park, 1970 Print
    1968 Maple Park
    1970 Print · USGS
    The DeKalb and Kane County borderlands appear in the late sixties as a thriving rail-and-farm landscape. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like South Burlington Cem, SS Peter and Paul Sch, and the small siding at Richardson.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Aurora
    1989 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Illinois is captured in the mid-1980s as suburban growth began to bridge the gap between the Fox River cities and the outer prairies. Researchers can trace the development of Naperville and Aurora or locate rural landmarks like Fairview Cem and the Illinois and Michigan Canal.

  9. 2012 Map of Hinckley, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hinckley, 2012 Print
    2012 Hinckley
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including Hinckley, Waterman, and other nearby areas

  10. 2012 Map of Sycamore, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sycamore, 2012 Print
    2012 Sycamore
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas

  11. 2012 Map of Maple Park, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Maple Park, 2012 Print
    2012 Maple Park
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including Maple Park, Virgil, and other nearby areas

  12. 2012 Map of Big Rock, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Big Rock, 2012 Print
    2012 Big Rock
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including Sugar Grove, Hinckley, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Hinckley, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hinckley, 2015 Print
    2015 Hinckley
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including Hinckley, Waterman, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of Big Rock, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Big Rock, 2015 Print
    2015 Big Rock
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including Sugar Grove, Hinckley, and other nearby areas

  15. 2015 Map of Maple Park, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Maple Park, 2015 Print
    2015 Maple Park
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including Maple Park, Virgil, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Sycamore, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sycamore, 2015 Print
    2015 Sycamore
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas

  17. 2018 Map of Hinckley, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hinckley, 2018 Print
    2018 Hinckley
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including Hinckley, Waterman, and other nearby areas

  18. 2018 Map of Sycamore, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sycamore, 2018 Print
    2018 Sycamore
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas

  19. 2018 Map of Big Rock, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Big Rock, 2018 Print
    2018 Big Rock
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including Sugar Grove, Hinckley, and other nearby areas

  20. 2018 Map of Maple Park, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Maple Park, 2018 Print
    2018 Maple Park
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including Maple Park, Virgil, and other nearby areas

  21. 2021 Map of Sycamore, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sycamore, 2021 Print
    2021 Sycamore
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas

  22. 2021 Map of Maple Park, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Maple Park, 2021 Print
    2021 Maple Park
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including Maple Park, Virgil, and other nearby areas

  23. 2021 Map of Big Rock, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Big Rock, 2021 Print
    2021 Big Rock
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including Sugar Grove, Hinckley, and other nearby areas

  24. 2021 Map of Hinckley, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Hinckley, 2021 Print
    2021 Hinckley
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Pierce Township, including Hinckley, Waterman, and other nearby areas

  25. 2024 Map of Maple Park, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Maple Park, 2024 Print
    2024 Maple Park
    2024 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Kane counties are mapped here in the 2020s, showing the settled prairie between Maple Park and Virgil. Researchers can trace family history through several rural burial grounds, including Van Vlack Cem and Saints Peter and Paul Cem.

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