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Old Maps of Ottawa, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Ottawa. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Ottawa.

Ottawa, IL maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Ottawa
    1892 Map of Ottawa
    1892 Ottawa
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Dayton, Naplate, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available
  4. 1915 Map of Ottawa
    1915 Map of Ottawa
    1915 Ottawa
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Dayton, Naplate, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1946 Map of Ottawa, 1963 Print
    1946 Map of Ottawa, 1963 Print
    1946 Ottawa
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Dayton, Naplate, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
  16. 1970 Map of Starved Rock, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Starved Rock, 1972 Print
    1970 Starved Rock
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Naplate, Vermilionville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1970 Map of Ottawa, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Ottawa, 1972 Print
    1970 Ottawa
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Naplate, Stoneyville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1970 Map of Wedron, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Wedron, 1972 Print
    1970 Wedron
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Dayton, Blakes, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Ottawa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas
  28. 1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Ottawa
    1991 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas
  31. 1994 Map of Ottawa
    1994 Map of Ottawa
    1994 Ottawa
    1994 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Naplate, Stoneyville, and other nearby areas
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