Old Maps of Elliott, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Elliott. 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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Elliott, IL maps

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  1. 1928 Map of Gibson City
    1928 Map of Gibson City
    1928 Gibson City
    1928 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farming life is captured here in the late 1920s, dominated by the major rail junction at Gibson City. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools like Scotland School and Caledonia School along the Sangamon River.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Gibson City, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Gibson City, 1958 Print
    1957 Gibson City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ford and Champaign Counties are mapped here at the height of the railroad era. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Walker Ch, Oregon Cem, and several schoolhouses like the Mounts Sch or the Blackford Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Peoria
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived as a hub of education and transport during the late sixties, as the new interstate system began to reshape the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Springdale Cem, Bradley University, and the sprawling grounds of Chanute AFB.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Peoria
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived at the intersection of river trade and rail power during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central and Wabash, alongside landmarks like Chanute AFB and Weldon Springs State Park.

  5. 1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Peoria
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived as a rail and highway crossroads during the early sixties, centered on the bustling Illinois River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century layout of Peoria, locate the grounds of Chanute Air Force Base, and follow historic lines like the Toledo Peoria and Western Railway.

  6. 1983 Map of Gibson City East
    1983 Map of Gibson City East
    1983 Gibson City East
    1983 Print · USGS
    Ford County farmland and the rail crossroads at Gibson City are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists can locate family sites like Oregon Cem, Pontoppidan Ch, and the village of Elliott along the Norfolk and Western line.

  7. 1985 Map of Champaign, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Champaign, 1986 Print
    1985 Champaign
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie comes alive in this mid-eighties survey of the vital rail corridor between Bloomington and Champaign. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of township hubs like Saybrook and Bellflower or locate Chanute Air Force Base and the Sangamon River.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Peoria
    1990 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling university campuses. Researchers can trace the legacy of major institutions like Chanute Air Force Base and the University of Illinois alongside regional landmarks such as Sand Ridge State Forest.

  9. 2012 Map of Gibson City East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Gibson City East, 2012 Print
    2012 Gibson City East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Elliott, including Gibson City, Champaign County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Gibson City East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Gibson City East, 2015 Print
    2015 Gibson City East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Elliott, including Gibson City, Champaign County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2018 Map of Gibson City East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Gibson City East, 2018 Print
    2018 Gibson City East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Elliott, including Gibson City, Champaign County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2021 Map of Gibson City East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Gibson City East, 2021 Print
    2021 Gibson City East
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Elliott, including Gibson City, Champaign County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2024 Map of Gibson City East, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Gibson City East, 2024 Print
    2024 Gibson City East
    2024 Print · USGS
    Ford County prairie land and the eastern limits of Gibson City are captured in this recent survey. Researchers can trace the winding Sangamon River, locate Oregon Cem, and find local landmarks like Schertz Field and the village of Elliott.

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