Old Maps of Mission Township, Illinois for Metal Detecting
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Mission Township, IL maps
(34)- 1892 Map of Marseilles
1892 Marseilles1892 Print · USGSLaSalle County at the close of the nineteenth century showcases a bustling corridor of river commerce and rail expansion. Trace the historic path of the Illinois and Michigan Canal through Marseilles or locate early settlements like Norway and Stavanger.3 unique versions available - 1916 Map of Marseilles
1916 Marseilles1916 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley in the early twentieth century shows a busy network of canals, electric railways, and rural schools. Trace the early layout of Marseilles, the Michigan Canal, and dozens of local landmarks like Norway and the Fox River Academy.4 unique versions available - 1940 Map of Marseilles, 1958 Print
1940 Marseilles1958 Print · USGSLaSalle and Grundy counties appear here during the transition from the canal era to the railway age. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named school sites like Ness School and Barry School or locate the village of Stavanger. - 1948 Map of Sandwich, 1965 Print
1948 Sandwich1965 Print · USGSThe Fox River valley in the late 1940s is a landscape of established rail towns and deep rural roots. Researchers can trace the Indian Boundary Line or locate family landmarks like French Ch, Oak Mound Cem, and the Sleezer Sch. - 1950 Map of Sandwich
1950 Sandwich1950 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois prairie and river valleys come alive in the mid-century, following the rail lines of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy. Trace family roots at the Sandwich Fair Grounds or local landmarks like Maramech Hill and State Boys Training School.2 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. - 1970 Map of Serena, 1972 Print
1970 Serena1972 Print · USGSLaSalle County farmland meets the wooded bluffs of the Fox River during the early 1970s. Genealogists can locate several remote burial sites and historic congregations, including Brumbach Cem, Norway Ch, and the Latter Day Saints Ch.2 unique versions available - 1970 Map of Stavanger, 1972 Print
1970 Stavanger1972 Print · USGSThe rural prairie lands of Grundy and LaSalle counties are shown in detail as they appeared in the early seventies. Genealogists can locate family names at Holderman and Hoge Cem or trace the local community near Stavanger and the Nettle Creek Sch. - 1971 Map of Newark, 1973 Print
1971 Newark1973 Print · USGSKendall and La Salle counties come together at the start of the 1970s, as the river-and-rail corridor supports a string of small settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots at the Millington Newark Cem or locate the old Bushnell School and the community at Lisbon Center.2 unique versions available - 1971 Map of Sheridan, 1973 Print
1971 Sheridan1973 Print · USGSThe Fox River valley and the town of Sheridan are captured here in the early 1970s, as industry and institutional expansion shaped the region. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family history at St Johns Cem or the Illinois Industrial School For Boys.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Ottawa
1985 Ottawa1985 Print · USGSThe 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. - 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. - 1991 Map of Ottawa
1991 Ottawa1991 Print · USGSNorth-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. - 2012 Map of Newark, 2012 Print
2012 Newark2012 Print · USGSCovers Mission Township, including Yorkville, Newark, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Serena, 2012 Print
2012 Serena2012 Print · USGSCovers Mission Township, including Serena, Miller Township, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Sheridan, 2012 Print
2012 Sheridan2012 Print · USGSCovers Mission Township, including Northville, Sheridan, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Stavanger, 2012 Print
2012 Stavanger2012 Print · USGSCovers Mission Township, including Nettle Creek, Nettle Creek Township, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Sheridan, 2015 Print
2015 Sheridan2015 Print · USGSCovers Mission Township, including Northville, Sheridan, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Serena, 2015 Print
2015 Serena2015 Print · USGSCovers Mission Township, including Serena, Miller Township, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Newark, 2015 Print
2015 Newark2015 Print · USGSCovers Mission Township, including Yorkville, Newark, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Stavanger, 2015 Print
2015 Stavanger2015 Print · USGSCovers Mission Township, including Nettle Creek, Nettle Creek Township, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Serena, 2018 Print
2018 Serena2018 Print · USGSCovers Mission Township, including Serena, Miller Township, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Sheridan, 2018 Print
2018 Sheridan2018 Print · USGSCovers Mission Township, including Northville, Sheridan, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Stavanger, 2018 Print
2018 Stavanger2018 Print · USGSCovers Mission Township, including Nettle Creek, Nettle Creek Township, and other nearby areas
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