Old Maps of Highland Township, Illinois for Metal Detecting
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Highland Township, IL maps
(31)- 1948 Map of Dwight, 1965 Print
1948 Dwight1965 Print · USGSLivingston and Grundy counties appear here just after the war, showing a region of dense rural settlements and early coal mining activity. Genealogists can locate family names via numerous country schools like Goodfarm Sch and landmarks such as the State Reformatory for Women. - 1950 Map of Dwight
1950 Dwight1950 Print · USGSNortheastern Illinois at mid-century shows a landscape shaped by coal mining and a dense network of rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of local landmarks like Round Grove Cemetery, Goodfarm School, and the State Reformatory for Women.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Odell, 1959 Print
1958 Odell1959 Print · USGSPrairie townships in Livingston and LaSalle counties show their mid-century transition as rural schools consolidate. Trace family roots at St Patricks Cem, the village of Ransom, or the defunct McGreevy Sch (Abandoned). - 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
1958 Aurora1969 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois in the late fifties shows a landscape of powerful river industry and expanding transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Aurora and Joliet or locate sites like the Elwood Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock.3 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Aurora
1961 Aurora1961 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park. - 1983 Map of Dwight
1983 Dwight1983 Print · USGSThe village of Dwight is shown in the early 1980s as a significant rail and agricultural crossroads in Livingston County. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of Oak Lawn Cem, the Dwight Correctional Center, and the PO in the heart of town. - 1983 Map of Kinsman
1983 Kinsman1983 Print · USGSThe Illinois prairie of the early eighties is mapped here at the border of La Salle and Grundy Counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and locate family sites near Highland Cem or the village of Kinsman. - 1983 Map of Mazon
1983 Mazon1983 Print · USGSGrundy County farmland and the river valleys are meticulously detailed here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can locate Goodfarm Cem, the village of Verona, and the historic Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line.2 unique versions available - 1983 Map of Odell
1983 Odell1983 Print · USGSAgricultural life in central Illinois reached a turning point in the early eighties as these rail corridors and small towns evolved. Genealogists and local researchers can pinpoint the locations of Nevada Cem, the St Paul Cem, and the rural post office sites of Budd and Sunbury. - 1985 Map of Ottawa
1985 Ottawa1985 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley in the mid-1980s shows a landscape balancing river commerce with sprawling energy and mining operations. Researchers can trace the layout of mining towns like Coal City or find family landmarks such as Oakwood Memorial Cem and Smiths Mound. - 1991 Map of Ottawa
1991 Ottawa1991 Print · USGSNorth-central Illinois in the early nineties remains a vital corridor of river commerce and heavy rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of industrial mining near Morris or explore the river-bluff geography of Starved Rock State Park and Buffalo Rock. - 2012 Map of Mazon, 2012 Print
2012 Mazon2012 Print · USGSMazon and the agricultural heart of Grundy County are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the landscape maintains its deep-rooted farming character. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites like Brookside Cem and Wheeler Cem, or trace the meandering W Fork Mazon River. - 2012 Map of Dwight, 2012 Print
2012 Dwight2012 Print · USGSLivingston County maintains its deep agricultural roots and transit legacy in the early 2010s. Researchers can locate several burial sites like Dwight Old Town Cem or trace the original alignment of Historic Hwy 66 as it passes Dwight Lions Lake. - 2012 Map of Kinsman, 2012 Print
2012 Kinsman2012 Print · USGSGrundy County farmland and intricate waterways are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate Hegland Cem or trace the winding paths of Waupecan Cr, Thunder Cr, and Murray Slough. - 2012 Map of Odell, 2012 Print
2012 Odell2012 Print · USGSLivingston County's agricultural prairie is documented here just after the turn of the millennium, centered on the village of Odell. Researchers can trace the path of Historic Hwy 66 and locate local burial grounds like Saint Paul's Catholic Cem and Nevada Cem. - 2015 Map of Kinsman, 2015 Print
2015 Kinsman2015 Print · USGSThe LaSalle and Grundy county line divides this Illinois prairie landscape in the mid-2010s, showcasing the grid-based development of rural communities. Researchers can trace local history through the streets of Kinsman and Verona, or locate burials at Hegland Cemetery. - 2015 Map of Odell, 2015 Print
2015 Odell2015 Print · USGSThe Livingston County prairie at the start of the twenty-first century shows a landscape of small agricultural settlements and rural cemeteries. Researchers can trace the layout of Odell and locate family burial sites at Nevada Cem and Saint Paul's Catholic Cem. - 2015 Map of Dwight, 2015 Print
2015 Dwight2015 Print · USGSThe village of Dwight is shown in high detail during the mid-2010s, capturing the intersection of major Illinois transit routes and historic local cemeteries. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Dwight Old Town Cemetery or locate private airfields like Sauer Airport and Watters Airport. - 2015 Map of Mazon, 2015 Print
2015 Mazon2015 Print · USGSThe rural agricultural landscape of Grundy County is meticulously documented here during the mid-2010s, centered on the villages of Mazon and Verona. Genealogists and local historians can locate several historic burial sites, such as Old Mazon Cemetery and Wheeler Cem, alongside water features like Johnny Run. - 2018 Map of Odell, 2018 Print
2018 Odell2018 Print · USGSThe village of Odell and the historic Route 66 corridor are shown here in the late 2010s amidst the rural townships of Livingston County. Researchers can trace family history at the Saint Paul's Catholic Cem or locate old community sites like Nevada and Sunbury. - 2018 Map of Dwight, 2018 Print
2018 Dwight2018 Print · USGSDwight and the surrounding Illinois prairie are shown here in the late 2010s, where the historic path of Old Us Hwy 66 still parallels the modern interstate. Researchers can locate several burial grounds like Dwight Old Town Cem and unique local landmarks such as Jim & Peg Airport. - 2018 Map of Mazon, 2018 Print
2018 Mazon2018 Print · USGSGrundy County farmland is captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing a landscape defined by the West Fork Mazon River and rural townships. Researchers can trace family history through several local burial sites, including Brookside Cem and Goodfarm Cem. - 2018 Map of Kinsman, 2018 Print
2018 Kinsman2018 Print · USGSThe rural border of LaSalle and Grundy counties appears here in the late twenty-teens, showing the agricultural prairie alongside major industrial water features. Genealogists can trace local roads and sites near the villages of Kinsman and Verona, or follow the banks of Waupecan Cr and Johnny Run. - 2021 Map of Mazon, 2021 Print
2021 Mazon2021 Print · USGSGrundy County farmland and the village of Mazon are shown in detail during the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous rural landmarks like Brookside Cem, Old Mazon Cem, and the meandering West Fork Mazon River. - 2021 Map of Odell, 2021 Print
2021 Odell2021 Print · USGSLivingston County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the historic corridor of Old Rte 66. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots through Nevada Cem and Union Cem or explore the rural outposts of Budd and Sunbury.
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