Old Maps of Thompson Township, Illinois for Metal Detecting
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Thompson Township, IL maps
(31)- 1911 Map of Elizabeth
1911 Elizabeth1911 Print · USGSNorthwestern Illinois at the start of the century was a landscape of ridge-top schools and valley-floor mines. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Salem Church or locate historic mining operations like the Illinois Mines and Skene Mine.2 unique versions available - 1936 Map of Elizabeth, 1957 Print
1936 Elizabeth1957 Print · USGSNorthwest Illinois is shown in the mid-1930s as a landscape of isolated mounds and active lead mines. Genealogists can trace rural communities through dozens of local schoolhouses like Equal Rights School and small mining sites such as the Illinois Mine.2 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
1959 Dubuque1982 Print · USGSThe Tri-State region comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Dubuque or locate the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Lock and Dam No 11. - 1961 Map of Dubuque
1961 Dubuque1961 Print · USGSThe Tri-State region's river-and-rail landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the convergence of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Trace mid-century rail lines like the Chicago Great Western Ry and explore sites like the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Backbone State Park. - 1962 Map of Dubuque
1962 Dubuque1962 Print · USGSThe Tri-State region's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the Mississippi River bluffs. Genealogists and historians can locate Numerous lead and zinc mines, the New Melleray Abbey Monastery, and rural hubs like Saint Olaf.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Elizabeth NE, 1970 Print
1968 Elizabeth NE1970 Print · USGSUpper Illinois in the late sixties reveals a landscape of limestone bluffs and quiet rural townships. Researchers can trace the history of family plots and vanished hamlets through sites like Millville, Thompson Cem, and the high peak of Benton Mound. - 1968 Map of Stockton, 1970 Print
1968 Stockton1970 Print · USGSJo Daviess County at the end of the sixties shows a landscape defined by the Chicago and North Western rail line and the Plum River valley. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the Townsend Cem, St John Ch, and the settlement at Elmoville. - 1968 Map of Elizabeth, 1970 Print
1968 Elizabeth1970 Print · USGSThe rolling hills of Jo Daviess County come into focus during the late sixties as the rail lines shaped local trade. Researchers can trace family sites near Elizabeth, Woodbine, and Derinda Center, alongside landmarks like St Marys Cem and the Bible Ch. - 1968 Map of Scales Mound East, 1971 Print
1968 Scales Mound East1971 Print · USGSJo Daviess County in the late sixties shows a landscape of high ridges and driftless valleys defined by the Illinois Central railroad. Genealogists can trace the rural community of Schapville and several unnamed cemeteries near Hells Branch.2 unique versions available - 1976 Map of Dubuque
1976 Dubuque1976 Print · USGSThe tri-state borderlands of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois come alive during the mid-seventies, showing a region built on river commerce and mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central railroad or locate heritage sites like the New Melleray Abbey Monastery and Backbone State Park. - 1984 Map of Dubuque South, 1985 Print
1984 Dubuque South1985 Print · USGSEastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois meet along the Mississippi in the mid-eighties, a landscape defined by river industry and limestone bluffs. Trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central Gulf or explore notable sites like the Savanna Army Depot and Maquoketa Caves State Park.4 unique versions available - 2012 Map of Scales Mound East, 2012 Print
2012 Scales Mound East2012 Print · USGSUpper Jo Daviess County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a transition from traditional farming to recreational lakefront living. Researchers can find prominent landmarks like Squirrel Grove Mound and trace the development around Apple Canyon Lake. - 2012 Map of Elizabeth NE, 2012 Print
2012 Elizabeth NE2012 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois at the start of the 2010s reveals a quiet landscape of river valleys and rural homesteads. Trace family history through the Millville Cem and Thompson Cem, or locate landmarks like Benton Mound and the Apple River. - 2012 Map of Elizabeth, 2012 Print
2012 Elizabeth2012 Print · USGSElizabeth and the surrounding Jo Daviess County countryside appear in clear detail during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks and cemeteries such as Saint Marys Cem, Woodbine, and Terrapin Ridge. - 2012 Map of Stockton, 2012 Print
2012 Stockton2012 Print · USGSStockton and its surrounding farmstead grid appear in detail during the early 2010s. Local researchers can locate family sites near Elmoville, trace the headwaters of the Plum River, and find specific burials at Holy Cross Catholic Cem. - 2015 Map of Scales Mound East, 2015 Print
2015 Scales Mound East2015 Print · USGSThe high bluffs and river valleys of Jo Daviess County appear in clear detail during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Chicago Great Western railroad or explore the hilly landscape around Scales Mound, Schapville, and Apple Canyon Lake. - 2015 Map of Elizabeth NE, 2015 Print
2015 Elizabeth NE2015 Print · USGSWarren and its surrounding townships are shown here in the mid-2010s, defined by the winding Apple River and old prairie road networks. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Saint Joseph Cem, the location of Millville, and landmarks like Benton Mound. - 2015 Map of Elizabeth, 2015 Print
2015 Elizabeth2015 Print · USGSJo Daviess County settlements and the winding Apple River are documented here during the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land via Old Fort Rd or locate burials at Saint Marys Cem and Woodbine Cem. - 2015 Map of Stockton, 2015 Print
2015 Stockton2015 Print · USGSStockton and the rolling countryside of Stockton Township are documented here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family burial sites at Holy Cross Catholic Cem and trace the rural settlement of Elmoville near the Plum River. - 2018 Map of Scales Mound East, 2018 Print
2018 Scales Mound East2018 Print · USGSThe Driftless Area of Jo Daviess County is showcased here in the late 2010s, where high-elevation landmarks meet deep river valleys. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes like E Stagecoach Trl and locate family landmarks such as Wenzel Mound, Hudson Mound, and the settlement of Schapville. - 2018 Map of Elizabeth, 2018 Print
2018 Elizabeth2018 Print · USGSThe village of Elizabeth and the surrounding Jo Daviess County uplands are captured here in the late twenty-tens. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Woodbine Cem and Saint Marys Cem or follow the historical path of Old Fort Rd near Terrapin Ridge. - 2018 Map of Stockton, 2018 Print
2018 Stockton2018 Print · USGSStockton and its surrounding township are captured here in the late 2010s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Plum River system. Researchers can trace family history through sites like the Holy Cross Catholic Cem and Plum River Catholic Cem or the rural roads around Elmoville. - 2018 Map of Elizabeth NE, 2018 Print
2018 Elizabeth NE2018 Print · USGSThe rural driftless area of Jo Daviess County is captured here in recent years, showing the river-carved valleys and high ridges. Researchers can locate family sites and landmarks like Millville, the prominent Benton Mound, and the quiet grounds of Millville Cem. - 2021 Map of Elizabeth NE, 2021 Print
2021 Elizabeth NE2021 Print · USGSJo Daviess County's dissected landscape is shown here in the early twenty-first century as the Apple River winds through rural townships. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Benton Mound and several historic burial sites, including Thompson Cem and Millville Cem. - 2021 Map of Scales Mound East, 2021 Print
2021 Scales Mound East2021 Print · USGSScales Mound and the rural ridges of Jo Daviess County are captured here in the early 2020s. Researchers can locate family sites and landmarks like Schapville Zion Presbyterian Cem, the many named mounds of the region, and Apple Canyon Lake.
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