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Old Maps of Canton, Illinois for Metal Detecting

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Canton, IL maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Canton
    1912 Map of Canton
    1912 Canton
    1912 Print · USGS
    Fulton County's coal-and-rail corridor is in full operation at the beginning of the twentieth century, with Canton serving as the regional center. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks like Lone Elm School, the Seller Mine, and the County Farm.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1930 Map of Glasford
    1930 Map of Glasford
    1930 Glasford
    1930 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois river towns and upland prairie farms thrive in the late twenties between the Illinois River and Hanna City. Researchers can trace old coal operations at Baxter Mine or locate family roots at Penn Ridge Ch and Union Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1948 Map of Glasford, 1965 Print
    1948 Map of Glasford, 1965 Print
    1948 Glasford
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley near Glasford is captured here during the post-war era, showing a landscape defined by river commerce and coal extraction. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and churches, such as Graham Chapel, Blue Sch, and the Lightbody Mine.
  10. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Mississippi River and major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Keokuk or locate the sprawling Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Burlington
    1961 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail economy of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of major hubs like Galesburg and Macomb alongside landmark sites such as the Iowa Ordnance Plant and the historic river town of Nauvoo.
  19. 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.
  22. 1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Burlington
    1963 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of the Mississippi and Illinois valleys comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial and academic growth of the region, from the Iowa Ordnance Plant to campuses like Knox College and Western Illinois University.
  25. 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.
  28. 1974 Map of Canton, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Canton, 1978 Print
    1974 Canton
    1978 Print · USGS
    Canton and its surrounding coalfields are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by industry and community. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Greenwood Cemetery, Shields Chapel, and the grounds of Spoon River Jr College.
  31. 1982 Map of Banner
    1982 Map of Banner
    1982 Banner
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley and its complex creek systems are recorded here during the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the topography of Banner, Monterey, and Rawalts alongside significant water features like Copperas Creek and Canton Lake.
  34. 1985 Map of Peoria
    1985 Map of Peoria
    1985 Peoria
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley and the Tri-County area are captured here in the mid-1980s as industry and infrastructure reshaped the heart of the state. Researchers can trace the grounds of Jubilee College, locate the Stark Mine near Elmwood, or follow the busy tracks of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
  37. 1985 Map of Galesburg, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Galesburg, 1986 Print
    1985 Galesburg
    1986 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois in the mid-eighties was a landscape of riverfront forests and industrial rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Galesburg and Monmouth alongside rural landmarks like Stronghurst and the coal operations of the Strip Mine near Canton.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1989 Map of Galesburg
    1989 Map of Galesburg
    1989 Galesburg
    1989 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois in the late eighties reveals a landscape of industrial rail hubs and riverfront timberland. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR through small towns like Stronghurst, London Mills, and Middle Grove (Middlepoint).
  43. 1989 Map of Peoria
    1989 Map of Peoria
    1989 Peoria
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley thrived as a regional center of industry, education, and transport during the late eighties. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the Peoria and Pekin Union Railway or locate landmarks like Bradley University and the Peoria Air National Guard Base.
  46. 1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Burlington
    1990 Print · USGS
    The tri-state confluence of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is mapped here at the end of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfront heritage of Burlington, Keokuk, and Fort Madison, or locate sites like the Battle of Athens State Historic Site.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 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.
  52. 1995 Map of Canton, 1996 Print
    1995 Map of Canton, 1996 Print
    1995 Canton
    1996 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois coal country and the city of Canton appear here in the mid-1990s, revealing a landscape defined by industry and civic life. Trace local family history and roots at Greenwood Cemetery, Shields Chapel, or the outlying Johnson Cem.
  55. 2012 Map of Canton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Canton, 2012 Print
    2012 Canton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including Norris, East Lawndale, and other nearby areas
  58. 2012 Map of Banner, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Banner, 2012 Print
    2012 Banner
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including Banner, Breeds, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Banner, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Banner, 2015 Print
    2015 Banner
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including Banner, Breeds, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Canton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Canton, 2015 Print
    2015 Canton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including Norris, East Lawndale, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Banner, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Banner, 2018 Print
    2018 Banner
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including Banner, Breeds, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Canton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Canton, 2018 Print
    2018 Canton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including Norris, East Lawndale, and other nearby areas
  73. 2021 Map of Banner, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Banner, 2021 Print
    2021 Banner
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Canton, including Banner, Breeds, and other nearby areas
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