Old Maps of Markham City, Bluford for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Markham City. 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 Markham City.


Markham City, Bluford maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Wayne City
    1947 Map of Wayne City
    1947 Wayne City
    1947 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the mid-1940s is captured here at a time when small rural schools and country churches still defined the local geography. Researchers can trace the rail-centered growth of Wayne City and Bluford or locate family sites like Garrison Temple, Thomason Cem, and Berry Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Belleville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois during the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape of industrial growth and massive new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central RR through towns like Centralia or locate landmarks such as Emerald Mound and the Looking Glass Prairie.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Belleville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the late fifties reveals a landscape of industrial growth and ancient landmarks before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family names and rural post offices near Centralia, Salem, and the historic Monks Mound.

  4. 1973 Map of Bluford, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Bluford, 1975 Print
    1973 Bluford
    1975 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Wayne Counties appear here in the early 1970s as centers of rail transport and petroleum production. Researchers can trace family history through landmarks like Long Prairie Cem, Bluford Sch, and the Markham City Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1982 Map of Mount Vernon
    1982 Map of Mount Vernon
    1982 Mount Vernon
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois and Southwestern Indiana meet here during a period of significant regional water management and transit growth. Researchers can trace the development of Rend Lake and locate vanished rail stops along the Southern RR near Bluford and Golden Gate.

  6. 2024 Map of Bluford, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Bluford, 2024 Print
    2024 Bluford
    2024 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois at the crossroads of Jefferson, Wayne, and Hamilton counties is captured here in recent detail. Researchers can locate several community landmarks including Mount Olive Cem, Laird Cem, and the settlement at Middleton.

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