Old Maps of Ransom, Allen Township for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Ransom. 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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Ransom, Allen Township maps

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  1. 1958 Map of Odell, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Odell, 1959 Print
    1958 Odell
    1959 Print · USGS
    Prairie 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).

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1983 Map of Ransom
    1983 Map of Ransom
    1983 Ransom
    1983 Print · USGS
    La Salle County's prairie landscape is captured in the early 1980s as modern industry begins to reshape the rural grid. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots at St Patricks Cem or follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line through Ransom.

  5. 1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Ottawa
    1985 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  6. 1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Ottawa
    1991 Print · USGS
    North-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.

  7. 2024 Map of Ransom, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Ransom, 2024 Print
    2024 Ransom
    2024 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County agriculture and modern energy production meet in this contemporary survey of the Illinois prairie. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Saint Patrick's Catholic Cem, Funk Cem, and the small settlement of Kernan.

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