Old Maps of West-Scott Estates, Elgin Township for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of West-Scott Estates. 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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West-Scott Estates, Elgin Township maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Geneva
    1932 Map of Geneva
    1932 Geneva
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley is a hive of early twentieth-century industry and civic life. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like Johnsons Mound or the many country schools, including Red Brick Sch and Stewart Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1948 Map of Geneva, 1964 Print
    1948 Map of Geneva, 1964 Print
    1948 Geneva
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley thrives in the late 1940s, showing the industrial cores of Geneva and Batavia before the suburban boom. Trace the complex rail network through Elburn and St Charles, or locate rural landmarks like Johnsons Mound and Red Brick Sch.

  3. 1949 Map of Geneva
    1949 Map of Geneva
    1949 Geneva
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley in the late 1940s reveals a unique landscape of riverside industrial towns and massive state institutions. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the State Boys School, find Dunham Castle, or locate rural landmarks like Burr School.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern 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

  5. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern 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.

  6. 1964 Map of Geneva, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Geneva, 1965 Print
    1964 Geneva
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of growing river towns and sprawling forest preserves. Researchers can trace the footprints of institutional landmarks like St Dominic College or find family history at Union Cem and Oak Hill Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Aurora
    1989 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Illinois is captured in the mid-1980s as suburban growth began to bridge the gap between the Fox River cities and the outer prairies. Researchers can trace the development of Naperville and Aurora or locate rural landmarks like Fairview Cem and the Illinois and Michigan Canal.

  8. 1993 Map of Geneva, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Geneva, 1994 Print
    1993 Geneva
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley was experiencing significant suburban expansion in the early nineties as residential neighborhoods filled the gaps between historic river towns. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Union Cem, South Elgin, and the Du Page County Airport.

  9. 1998 Map of Geneva, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Geneva, 2002 Print
    1998 Geneva
    2002 Print · USGS
    Kane County's Fox River valley is captured here at the end of the century, showing the dense growth of St Charles and Geneva. Local historians can trace old landmarks like Little Woods Cem, the Chicago and North Western rail lines, and the Illinois Prairie Path.

  10. 2024 Map of Geneva, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Geneva, 2024 Print
    2024 Geneva
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Fox River Valley in the twenty-first century reveals a dense network of suburban growth anchored by the historic riverfronts of Geneva and St. Charles. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Dunham Castle, the Kane County Courthouse, and numerous grounds including Oak Hill Cem.

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