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Old Maps of Hancock County, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 181 historic maps of Hancock County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Hancock County, IL maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Kahoka
    1903 Map of Kahoka
    1903 Kahoka
    1903 Print · USGS
    Northeast Missouri at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the convergence of major rivers and competing rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots in early centers like Kahoka and Monticello, or locate riverfront crossings at St. Francisville and Canton.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1913 Map of Colchester
    1913 Map of Colchester
    1913 Colchester
    1913 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois at the start of the twentieth century was a landscape of dense rural school districts and prairie rail towns. Trace the early footprints of Colchester and Tennessee, or locate forgotten sites like Vishnu Sprs and the Clay Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1918 Map of La Harpe
    1918 Map of La Harpe
    1918 La Harpe
    1918 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farm life in the late teens is captured here through a remarkably dense grid of rural schools and rail-fed townships. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local districts like Sunny Ridge School and Waggy School or along the Santa Fe line.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1932 Map of Lomax, 1957 Print
    1932 Map of Lomax, 1957 Print
    1932 Lomax
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois river towns and railroad junctions thrive during the early 1930s as the river remains a central artery for commerce and life. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of rural landmarks, including Dallas City, Gittings Mound, and the uniquely named Froggie Sch.
  13. 1933 Map of Carthage, 1965 Print
    1933 Map of Carthage, 1965 Print
    1933 Carthage
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hancock County was a thriving network of rail-side towns and rural schools in the early 1930s. Researchers can trace family ties at the County Farm or locate vanished landmarks like Young America School and Middle Creek Church.
  16. 1936 Map of Keokuk
    1936 Map of Keokuk
    1936 Keokuk
    1936 Print · USGS
    Hancock County and the Mississippi River transition into a new era of hydroelectric power and rail transit in the 1930s. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and churches, from Froggy Sch and Sylvanvale Sch to Sanobia Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1936 Map of Fort Madison
    1936 Map of Fort Madison
    1936 Fort Madison
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Illinois shore of the Mississippi River is captured here in the mid-1930s, featuring the historic street grid of Nauvoo. Genealogists and local historians can trace a dense network of rural landmarks, including Jackson Cem and numerous country schoolhouses like Maple Grove Sch and Elliott Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1937 Map of Carthage
    1937 Map of Carthage
    1937 Carthage
    1937 Print · USGS
    Hancock County in the 1930s was a landscape defined by its rail-connected villages and a dense network of country schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local landmarks like Moss Ridge Cem, Young America Sch, and the County Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1937 Map of Lomax
    1937 Map of Lomax
    1937 Lomax
    1937 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and rail corridors of Henderson and Hancock Counties come alive in the late 1930s, documenting a time of active country schools and river commerce. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Gittings Cem, Enterprise Ch, and distinctively named sites like Shake Rag Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1946 Map of Augusta, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Augusta, 1957 Print
    1946 Augusta
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farm country at the end of the 1940s is detailed here as the rail-and-river economy transitions. Genealogists can trace family names at Sherwood Cem and Woodland Cem, or locate rural landmarks like Mt Horeb Ch and Timewell PO.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1946 Map of Mendon, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Mendon, 1958 Print
    1946 Mendon
    1958 Print · USGS
    The fertile bottomlands of Adams County are seen here in the mid-1940s, as massive drainage projects reshaped the Mississippi River's eastern bank. Genealogists can locate family names and sites through numerous rural landmarks like Wesley Chapel Cem, Gentry Sch, and the Canton Ferry.
  34. 1948 Map of Mendon
    1948 Map of Mendon
    1948 Mendon
    1948 Print · USGS
    Upper Adams County in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by Mississippi River engineering and tight-knit rural communities. Researchers can trace ancestral locations at New Providence Cem, several dozen one-room schoolhouses like Golden Sch, and the winding Bear Creek drainage.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1948 Map of Camp Point
    1948 Map of Camp Point
    1948 Camp Point
    1948 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois farm country thrives in the late 1940s, marked by a dense grid of township roads and early rail connections. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and burial grounds, from Lone Star Sch to the Friedhof Cem and Bowen Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1949 Map of Augusta
    1949 Map of Augusta
    1949 Augusta
    1949 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois at the end of the 1940s reveals a landscape of tight-knit rural communities and school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local landmarks like Sulphur Springs Sch, Woodland Cem, and Mound Station Timewell PO.
  43. 1950 Map of Keokuk, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Keokuk, 1954 Print
    1950 Keokuk
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River borderlands of Iowa and Illinois come alive in the mid-century as the Keokuk Dam reshapes the valley. Genealogists can trace a remarkable concentration of local landmarks, from Moss Cem to numerous rural schoolhouses like Rocky Run Sch and Eureka Sch.
  46. 1950 Map of Canton, 1967 Print
    1950 Map of Canton, 1967 Print
    1950 Canton
    1967 Print · USGS
    Missouri river life at mid-century centered on the busy transit hub of Canton and its surrounding rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Culver-Stockton College, the Canton Ferry, and numerous country schools from Hardin Sch to Melrose Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Canton
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Illinois river border comes alive in the early fifties, showing the riverside economy of Canton and its connection to Meyer. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous country schools like Hazel Grove Sch and churches such as Shiloh Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 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.
  58. 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.
  61. 1964 Map of Nauvoo, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Nauvoo, 1965 Print
    1964 Nauvoo
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley comes alive in the mid-sixties, showing the rail-linked communities of Nauvoo, Illinois, and Montrose, Iowa. Researchers can trace the Indian Treaty Boundary and locate local landmarks like Dundey Cemetery and Inspiration Point.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1964 Map of Hamilton, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Hamilton, 1965 Print
    1964 Hamilton
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hancock County sits at a mid-century crossroads where the river and rail economies meet. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Keokuk Dam or find family landmarks like Oakwood Cem and the Golden Point Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1964 Map of Lomax, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Lomax, 1965 Print
    1964 Lomax
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River floodplain and rail junctions of Henderson County are captured here in the mid-1960s. Genealogists can trace family sites at Gittings Cem and Freeland Cem or follow the heavy rail traffic through Lomax and Iowa Junction.
  70. 1964 Map of Colusa, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Colusa, 1965 Print
    1964 Colusa
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hancock County agriculture and rail life are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the corridor of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. Genealogists can trace local roots through burial grounds like Harris Cem and the small settlements of Colusa and Adrian.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1964 Map of Burnside, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Burnside, 1965 Print
    1964 Burnside
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hancock County agricultural life in the mid-sixties is centered around the rail corridor of the Toledo Peoria and Western. Researchers can trace old township boundaries and family roots at Durham Cem or the small settlement of Disco.
    2 unique versions available
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