Old Maps of Shumway, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Shumway. 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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Shumway, IL maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Effingham, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Effingham, 1958 Print
    1950 Effingham
    1958 Print · USGS
    Effingham and the surrounding townships are shown at a mid-century peak of rail activity and rural development. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Wolf Creek Cemetery, St Marys Church, and the settlement at Shumway.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Effingham
    1951 Map of Effingham
    1951 Effingham
    1951 Print · USGS
    In the decade after the war, central Illinois thrived as a rail and agricultural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country landmarks like Ewington Cem, St Pauls Ch, and the many schools of Summit and Liberty townships.
    2 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. 1985 Map of Shumway
    1985 Map of Shumway
    1985 Shumway
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farm country is captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the village of Shumway. Researchers can trace old family Cem sites and township boundaries across Holland Prairie or locate landmarks like Lake Sara and the Public Boat Landing.

  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 Shumway, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Shumway, 2003 Print
    1998 Shumway
    2003 Print · USGS
    Effingham County and the village of Shumway are shown in the late 1990s as the rural landscape begins to meet modern recreation. Researchers can trace the northern reaches of Lake Sara and find local landmarks like the Golf Course and the settlement at Holland.

  8. 2024 Map of Shumway, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Shumway, 2024 Print
    2024 Shumway
    2024 Print · USGS
    Effingham County and the village of Shumway appear here as they are today, defined by a landscape of prairie creeks and quiet rural crossroads. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites such as Giles Cem, Wolf Creek Cem, and Brown Cem near the shores of Lake Sara.

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