Old Maps of Eldred, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Eldred. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Eldred.


Eldred, IL maps

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  1. 1930 Map of Pearl
    1930 Map of Pearl
    1930 Pearl
    1930 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the late 1920s shows a landscape of river-bottom farms and rugged bluff-top settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Miller Cem, Farmers Ridge Ch, and schools such as Summit Grove Sch or Village Green Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Quincy
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi and Illinois River valleys are captured at a post-war crossroads as rail and river travel met the expanding highway system. Genealogists can trace family settlements from Quincy to Hannibal and smaller towns like Vandalia and Jerseyville.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Pearl, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Pearl, 1956 Print
    1950 Pearl
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of river-bottom farms and bluff-side settlements. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Farmers Ridge Ch, Miller Cem, and Robley Sch.

  4. 1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Quincy
    1967 Print · USGS
    The river and rail corridors of the Illinois-Missouri border are documented here during the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace historic river landings and regional transit hubs from Quincy and Hannibal to smaller settlements like Meredosia and Roodhouse.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1980 Map of Kampsville, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Kampsville, 1981 Print
    1980 Kampsville
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the early 1980s reveals a landscape defined by historic landings and limestone bluffs. Genealogists can trace family roots through several sites like St Anselm Cem and Eldred Mem Gardens, or locate old industrial landmarks such as the Schumann Quarry.

  6. 1985 Map of Jerseyville
    1985 Map of Jerseyville
    1985 Jerseyville
    1985 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers defines this 1980s landscape of fertile bottomlands and rail-hub towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of communities like Jerseyville and White Hall alongside the Oak Grove Cem and St Mary Church.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2024 Map of Kampsville, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Kampsville, 2024 Print
    2024 Kampsville
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the early 2020s reveals a landscape of river-bottom ranches and deep bluff-side hollows. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Gillingham and Rollins Cem, Fairbanks Ranch, and the riverfront streets of Kampsville.

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