Old Maps of Ellisville, Illinois for Metal Detecting

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Ellisville, IL maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Avon
    1915 Map of Avon
    1915 Avon
    1915 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farm country and the Spoon River valley are shown here in the early twentieth century. Family history researchers can trace the locations of dozens of vanished rural schoolhouses like Oldtown School and Gross School, along with the small settlement of Check Row.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1944 Map of Avon, 1962 Print
    1944 Map of Avon, 1962 Print
    1944 Avon
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie landscape between Bushnell and London Mills is shown here as it appeared in the mid-forties. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of country school sites like Oldtown School and small junctions including Blyton and Babylon.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1974 Map of London Mills, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of London Mills, 1978 Print
    1974 London Mills
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Spoon River valley in the mid-1970s shows a landscape of small river towns and active coal mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths between London Mills and Ellisville, identifying family landmarks like Heartley Cem and the Indian Ford Bridge.

  7. 1974 Map of Blyton, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Blyton, 1978 Print
    1974 Blyton
    1978 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, this portion of Fulton County remained a landscape of winding river valleys and quiet rural townships. Local historians can trace the paths of old crossings like Buckeye Bridge and locate family landmarks such as Rigdon Cem and Sinnett Chapel Cems.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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).

  10. 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

  11. 2012 Map of Blyton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Blyton, 2012 Print
    2012 Blyton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellisville, including Blyton, Buckeye, and other nearby areas

  12. 2012 Map of London Mills, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of London Mills, 2012 Print
    2012 London Mills
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellisville, including London Mills, Fulton County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of London Mills, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of London Mills, 2015 Print
    2015 London Mills
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellisville, including London Mills, Fulton County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of Blyton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Blyton, 2015 Print
    2015 Blyton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellisville, including Blyton, Buckeye, and other nearby areas

  15. 2018 Map of Blyton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Blyton, 2018 Print
    2018 Blyton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellisville, including Blyton, Buckeye, and other nearby areas

  16. 2018 Map of London Mills, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of London Mills, 2018 Print
    2018 London Mills
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellisville, including London Mills, Fulton County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2021 Map of London Mills, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of London Mills, 2021 Print
    2021 London Mills
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellisville, including London Mills, Fulton County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2021 Map of Blyton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Blyton, 2021 Print
    2021 Blyton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellisville, including Blyton, Buckeye, and other nearby areas

  19. 2024 Map of Blyton, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Blyton, 2024 Print
    2024 Blyton
    2024 Print · USGS
    Fulton County is documented here in the mid-2020s, showing a river-carved landscape of small settlements and traditional crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace family land near Whites Ferry or locate burials at Rigdon Cem and Wiley Cem.

  20. 2024 Map of London Mills, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of London Mills, 2024 Print
    2024 London Mills
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Spoon River valley in Knox and Fulton Counties is captured here in the modern era. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites like Pleasant Hill Cem and Landon Cem near the riverfront settlements of London Mills and Ellisville.

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