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Old Maps of Bluff City, Illinois for Metal Detecting

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Bluff City, IL maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Vandalia, 1969 Print
    1945 Map of Vandalia, 1969 Print
    1945 Vandalia
    1969 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Fayette County life centered on the Kaskaskia River and the rail-connected hub of Vandalia. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks, from the Mc Inturff Cem to school sites like Clover College Sch and Elm Grove Sch.
  4. 1947 Map of Vandalia
    1947 Map of Vandalia
    1947 Vandalia
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Kaskaskia River valley in the post-war era shows a landscape of busy rail junctions and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of landmarks like Evans Cem, Clover College Sch, and the community of Hagarstown.
  7. 1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Belleville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois during the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape of industrial growth and massive new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central RR through towns like Centralia or locate landmarks such as Emerald Mound and the Looking Glass Prairie.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Belleville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the late fifties reveals a landscape of industrial growth and ancient landmarks before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family names and rural post offices near Centralia, Salem, and the historic Monks Mound.
  13. 1974 Map of Vandalia, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Vandalia, 1977 Print
    1974 Vandalia
    1977 Print · USGS
    Vandalia and the Kaskaskia River valley are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of state history and river navigation. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Old State Cem, Luster Chapel, and the Vandalia Correctional Center.
  16. 1985 Map of Carlyle Lake
    1985 Map of Carlyle Lake
    1985 Carlyle Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of growing commuter suburbs and massive water management projects. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cem or trace the early footprint of Southern Illinois Univ (Edwardsville).
    2 unique versions available
  19. 2012 Map of Vandalia, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Vandalia, 2012 Print
    2012 Vandalia
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bluff City, including Vandalia, Fayette County, and other nearby areas
  22. 2015 Map of Vandalia, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Vandalia, 2015 Print
    2015 Vandalia
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Bluff City, including Vandalia, Fayette County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2018 Map of Vandalia, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Vandalia, 2018 Print
    2018 Vandalia
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Bluff City, including Vandalia, Fayette County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2021 Map of Vandalia, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Vandalia, 2021 Print
    2021 Vandalia
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Bluff City, including Vandalia, Fayette County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2024 Map of Vandalia, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Vandalia, 2024 Print
    2024 Vandalia
    2024 Print · USGS
    Vandalia and the Kaskaskia River valley are captured in this contemporary look at Fayette County's historic seat of power. Genealogists can trace family heritage at Old State Cem, Pinhook Cem, and the courthouse square in Vandalia.
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