Old Maps of Fulton County, Illinois for Metal Detecting
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Fulton County, IL maps
(187)- 1912 Map of Canton
1912 Canton1912 Print · USGSFulton 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 - 1915 Map of Avon
1915 Avon1915 Print · USGSWestern 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 - 1918 Map of Vermont
1918 Vermont1918 Print · USGSThe rural prairie of McDonough and Fulton counties is captured here just after the Great War, during the height of the railroad era. Genealogists can locate specific homestead sites near New Philadelphia or trace the many rural schoolhouses like Mud Acre School and Harvey School.2 unique versions available - 1921 Map of Vermont
1921 Vermont1921 Print · USGSWestern Illinois prairie and river breaks are documented here just after the Great War, showing a landscape defined by small family farms. Researchers can trace rural school districts and pioneer churches like Mud Acre School, Mt Pleasant Church, and the settlement at Bernadotte.2 unique versions available - 1925 Map of Havana
1925 Havana1925 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley in the mid-1920s reveals a bustling corridor of coal mining and rail transport centered on Havana and Lewistown. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country schools and churches, such as Morning Star School and Mound Chapel.3 unique versions available - 1926 Map of Beardstown
1926 Beardstown1926 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley and its surrounding bluffs are shown in the mid-1920s, centered on the river hub of Beardstown. Genealogists can trace family ties to dozens of local landmarks, from Griggs Chapel and Mt Zion Church to rural schools like Good Hope School and Biren School.2 unique versions available - 1929 Map of Manito, 1972 Print
1929 Manito1972 Print · USGSMason and Fulton counties in the late 1920s reveal a landscape of deep river bottoms and newly drained prairie. Researchers can trace family history through a dense network of country schools and churches like Coon Sch and Macedonia Ch, or locate the path of the Chicago and Illinois Midland railway. - 1930 Map of Chandlerville
1930 Chandlerville1930 Print · USGSThe confluence of the Illinois and Sangamon rivers defines this Depression-era landscape of floodplains and island farms. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Grand Island or locate rural landmarks like Mt Olive Ch and the Chicago and Illinois Midland RR.2 unique versions available - 1930 Map of Glasford
1930 Glasford1930 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1932 Map of Chandlerville
1932 Chandlerville1932 Print · USGSIn the 1930s, the Illinois River valley was a labyrinth of sloughs and landings centered around the Sangamon confluence. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural schools like Blackjack Sch or explore old river sites like Snicarte and Matanzas Beach.2 unique versions available - 1932 Map of Manito
1932 Manito1932 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley in the early 1930s showcases a landscape of intricate drainage ditches and river-bottom hunting clubs near Manito. Researchers can trace rural lineages through dozens of named sites like Eureka Sch, Ebenezer Ch, and Wessling Cem.3 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Beardstown, 1959 Print
1944 Beardstown1959 Print · USGSBeardstown and the Illinois River valley are shown here in the mid-forties, capturing a landscape of shifting river channels and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Griggs Chapel, McClung School, and Sheldons Grove.2 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Avon, 1962 Print
1944 Avon1962 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1947 Map of Lewistown, 1976 Print
1947 Lewistown1976 Print · USGSFulton County during the late 1940s reveals a landscape balancing agricultural traditions with emerging industrial mining and a busy rail network. Genealogists can locate family-named schools and churches like Painters Sch, Antioch Sch, and Providence Ch alongside the Spoon River. - 1947 Map of Vermont, 1979 Print
1947 Vermont1979 Print · USGSIn the mid-century period, the area around Vermont and Table Grove was shaped by military activity and mining. Local historians can locate the Camp Ellis Military Reservation and historic schoolhouses like Harvey Sch and Cox Sch. - 1947 Map of Adair, 1981 Print
1947 Adair1981 Print · USGSMcDonough and Fulton counties appear here just after the war, showing a dense landscape of small-town rail stops and one-room schoolhouses. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Rich Sch, Temple Cem, and the village of New Philadelphia. - 1947 Map of St. David, 1982 Print
1947 St. David1982 Print · USGSFulton County industrial and river life are captured here in the late 1940s as large-scale extraction reshapes the prairie. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Salem Cem or locate vanished rural schools such as Elm Tree Sch and Maples Mill. - 1947 Map of Havana, 1984 Print
1947 Havana1984 Print · USGSHavana and the Illinois River valley are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by rail transport and river management. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Laurel Hill Cemetery, Waterford Union Ch, and the Morton School. - 1948 Map of Duncan Mills
1948 Duncan Mills1948 Print · USGSFulton County agriculture and local schooling are at the forefront of this mid-century survey. Genealogists can trace family names and small-town roots at Duncan Mills, Mound Chapel, and several local burial grounds like Sepo Cem.3 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Lewistown
1948 Lewistown1948 Print · USGSFulton County just after the war shows a fascinating contrast between expanding coal operations and traditional river-valley farming. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Oak Hill Cem, Sugar Grove School, and McNeil Ch.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Adair
1948 Adair1948 Print · USGSThe McDonough and Fulton County line in the late 1940s shows a landscape of rural schoolhouses and the sprawling Camp Ellis Military Reservation. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Adair or locate family landmarks like Temple Cem and Point Pleasant Ch. - 1948 Map of Vermont
1948 Vermont1948 Print · USGSWestern Illinois was transitioning into the post-war era when this survey recorded the massive Camp Ellis Military Reservation alongside established farming townships. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Easley Cem and Mud Acre Sch.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Smithfield
1948 Smithfield1948 Print · USGSFulton County during the late 1940s shows the significant footprint of the Camp Ellis Military Reservation alongside traditional prairie rail towns. Researchers can trace rural life through numerous country schoolhouses like the Little Brick School and Reese Sch, or locate the historic Bernadotte Bridge over the Spoon River.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of St. David
1948 St. David1948 Print · USGSCoal country meets the Illinois River valley in the late 1940s as strip mining reshapes the landscape near St. David. Genealogists can locate numerous country schools like Science Hill Sch and Morning Star Sch alongside the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Havana
1948 Havana1948 Print · USGSHavana and the Illinois River valley are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of river-bend settlements and archaeological sites. Genealogists and historians can trace Dickson Mounds State Park, Laurel Hill Cemetery, and rural schools like Nailrod Sch.2 unique versions available
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