Old Maps of Meriden Township, Illinois for Metal Detecting
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Meriden Township, IL maps
(32)- 1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
1951 Earlville1952 Print · USGSThe rural crossroads of north-central Illinois come to life in this early fifties survey of the area surrounding Earlville and Leland. Genealogists can trace family ties at the Baker Cem or St Clara Cem and locate vanished schoolhouses like Austin Sch.2 unique versions available - 1952 Map of Mendota, 1954 Print
1952 Mendota1954 Print · USGSMendota was a bustling railroad crossroads in the 1950s at the junction of three major lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country burial grounds and schoolhouses like Holy Cross Cem, Restland Cem, and Schlesinger Sch.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
1958 Aurora1969 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1961 Map of Aurora
1961 Aurora1961 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1971 Map of Paw Paw, 1973 Print
1971 Paw Paw1973 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois farm country near the intersection of Lee, DeKalb, and La Salle Counties is shown here in the early 1970s. Trace family history at the Wyoming Cemetery, locate the Rogers Brothers Landing Strip, and follow the Chicago Burlington and Northern Railroad through Rollo and Radley. - 1971 Map of Earlville, 1973 Print
1971 Earlville1973 Print · USGSIn the early 1970s, the Illinois prairie around Earlville remained a landscape of rail junctions and rural townships. Researchers can trace family history at Tripp Cem or Carter Cem and follow the path of the Old Indian Treaty Boundary. - 1982 Map of Compton
1982 Compton1982 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois prairie life in the early eighties is mapped here at the junction of the Burlington Northern and Chicago and North Western. Researchers can trace rural lineages through family landmarks like Fisk Cem and the small settlement of The Burg. - 1982 Map of Mendota East
1982 Mendota East1982 Print · USGSLaSalle County's eastern prairies are captured here in the early eighties, showing the transition from the city of Mendota to the agricultural reaches of Meriden. Genealogists can trace family heritage through local landmarks like Holy Cross Sch & PO and the Wisner Cem near the Old Indian Boundary. - 1985 Map of Dixon
1985 Dixon1985 Print · USGSNorth-central Illinois in the mid-eighties was a land of river cities and expansive prairies defined by rail lines and private airfields. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oakwood Cem, the Sword Landing Strip, and Sauk Valley College while tracing the C & N W railroad.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
1985 Aurora1989 Print · USGSNortheastern 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. - 1993 Map of Compton
1993 Compton1993 Print · USGSThe Illinois prairie around Compton is shown here in the early nineties as a landscape defined by its agricultural roots and old rail lines. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade through Compton and locate historic sites like Fisk Cem and the settlement of The Burg. - 1993 Map of Mendota East
1993 Mendota East1993 Print · USGSLaSalle County agriculture and the growing city of Mendota are captured here during the 1990s. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites like Worsley Cemetery and Wisner Cemetery or trace the Old Indian Reservation Boundary. - 2012 Map of Earlville, 2012 Print
2012 Earlville2012 Print · USGSEarlville and the surrounding Earl Township are shown in the early twenty-first century, as the community maintained its rural aviation and agricultural identity. Genealogists and local historians can locate several area burial grounds, including Tripp Cemetery and Saint Theresa Cemetery, alongside waterways like Indian Creek. - 2012 Map of Paw Paw, 2012 Print
2012 Paw Paw2012 Print · USGSWyoming Township and the surrounding Lee County countryside are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Family historians can locate several local burial sites including Wyoming Cemetery and Ellsworth Cemetery near South Paw Paw. - 2012 Map of Mendota East, 2012 Print
2012 Mendota East2012 Print · USGSLaSalle County agriculture and settlement are captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the city of Mendota. Researchers can trace local lineage through several rural burial grounds, including Worsley Cem, Wisner Cem, and Dewey Cem. - 2012 Map of Compton, 2012 Print
2012 Compton2012 Print · USGSBrooklyn Township and the surrounding Lee County countryside are mapped here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by agriculture and private aviation. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Brooklyn Cemetery and The Burg, or locate rural airstrips such as Dunn Airport. - 2015 Map of Earlville, 2015 Print
2015 Earlville2015 Print · USGSLaSalle County farm country is shown in detail during the mid-2010s, centered on the crossroads community of Earlville. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community burial sites like Tripp Cem and Saint Theresa Cem, along with the small-scale runways of B & C Airport. - 2015 Map of Paw Paw, 2015 Print
2015 Paw Paw2015 Print · USGSThe rural tri-county region of Lee, DeKalb, and LaSalle counties is captured here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Wyoming Cem or Johnson Grove Cem and explore the legacy of Paw Paw and Rollo. - 2015 Map of Mendota East, 2015 Print
2015 Mendota East2015 Print · USGSLaSalle County agriculture and the city of Mendota are shown in detail during the mid-2010s. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites across the township, including Fourmile Grove Cem, Hill Cem, and Crandall Cem. - 2015 Map of Compton, 2015 Print
2015 Compton2015 Print · USGSThe crossroads of Brooklyn and Lee townships are captured here during the 2010s, showing a transition between small village centers and high-speed transit. Researchers can locate family sites at Fisk Cem or Harding Cem and trace old rural roads like Melugins Grove Rd. - 2018 Map of Earlville, 2018 Print
2018 Earlville2018 Print · USGSEarlville and the surrounding LaSalle County prairie are shown here in the late twenty-tens, organized by an extensive grid of country roads and drainage ditches. Researchers can locate several burial grounds like Tripp Cem and Saint Theresa Cem, or trace the path of Indian Creek. - 2018 Map of Paw Paw, 2018 Print
2018 Paw Paw2018 Print · USGSThe crossroads of Lee, DeKalb, and LaSalle counties are captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing a resilient landscape of rural villages and prairie farms. Researchers can locate family sites near Paw Paw, Rollo, and several historic burial grounds like East Paw Paw Cem. - 2018 Map of Mendota East, 2018 Print
2018 Mendota East2018 Print · USGSLaSalle County agriculture and river drainage are on full display in this 2018 survey of the Mendota area. Genealogists can locate several rural burial grounds, including Worsley Cem, Hill Cem, and Dewey Cem near the Little Vermilion River. - 2018 Map of Compton, 2018 Print
2018 Compton2018 Print · USGSLee and LaSalle counties are shown here as they appeared in 2018, defined by a network of rural townships and family-run airfields. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites such as Brooklyn Lutheran Cem and Fisk Cem or trace the early settlement of The Burg. - 2021 Map of Paw Paw, 2021 Print
2021 Paw Paw2021 Print · USGSThe Illinois prairie of Lee and DeKalb counties is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family footprints across several historic burial sites, including Shabbona Grove Cem and Ellsworth Cem, or locate the quiet crossroads of Rollo and Radley.
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