Old Maps of Downers Grove, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 31 historic maps of Downers Grove. 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 Downers Grove.


Downers Grove, IL maps

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

  2. 1891 Map of Riverside
    1891 Map of Riverside
    1891 Riverside
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Chicago, Cicero, and other nearby areas

  3. 1893 Map of Riverside
    1893 Map of Riverside
    1893 Riverside
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Chicago, Cicero, and other nearby areas

  4. 1894 Map of Des Plaines
    1894 Map of Des Plaines
    1894 Des Plaines
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Joliet, Oak Lawn, and other nearby areas

  5. 1900 Map of Des Plaines
    1900 Map of Des Plaines
    1900 Des Plaines
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Joliet, Oak Lawn, and other nearby areas

  6. 1900 Map of Riverside
    1900 Map of Riverside
    1900 Riverside
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Chicago, Cicero, and other nearby areas

  7. 1901 Map of Des Plaines
    1901 Map of Des Plaines
    1901 Des Plaines
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Joliet, Oak Lawn, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1901 Map of Riverside
    1901 Map of Riverside
    1901 Riverside
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Chicago, Cicero, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1908 Map of Wheaton
    1908 Map of Wheaton
    1908 Wheaton
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1927 Map of Hinsdale
    1927 Map of Hinsdale
    1927 Hinsdale
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Lombard, Westmont, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1928 Map of Sag Bridge
    1928 Map of Sag Bridge
    1928 Sag Bridge
    1928 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Orland Park, Homer Glen, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1948 Map of Wheaton, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Wheaton, 1956 Print
    1948 Wheaton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  13. 1953 Map of Sag Bridge, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Sag Bridge, 1955 Print
    1953 Sag Bridge
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Orland Park, Homer Glen, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1953 Map of Hinsdale, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Hinsdale, 1956 Print
    1953 Hinsdale
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Lombard, Westmont, and other nearby areas

  15. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Chicago, Joliet, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  16. 1954 Map of Wheaton, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Wheaton, 1955 Print
    1954 Wheaton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Naperville, Wheaton, and other nearby areas

  17. 1954 Map of Wheaton, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Wheaton, 1960 Print
    1954 Wheaton
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Chicago
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Chicago, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  19. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  21. 1962 Map of Wheaton, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Wheaton, 1964 Print
    1962 Wheaton
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Naperville, Wheaton, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1963 Map of Sag Bridge, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Sag Bridge, 1964 Print
    1963 Sag Bridge
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Orland Park, Homer Glen, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1963 Map of Hinsdale, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Hinsdale, 1964 Print
    1963 Hinsdale
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Lombard, Westmont, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1980 Map of Chicago
    1980 Map of Chicago
    1980 Chicago
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Chicago, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  25. 1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Aurora
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers Downers Grove, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas

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