Old Maps of Peru, Illinois for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 26 historic maps of Peru. 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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Peru, IL maps
(26)- 1893 Map of Lasalle
1893 Lasalle1893 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley was a powerhouse of nineteenth-century industry and transport where the canal era met the railroad boom. Researchers can trace the early street grids of Peru and La Salle or locate vanished stops along the North Western Railway and the Illinois and Michigan Canal.4 unique versions available - 1911 Map of La Salle
1911 La Salle1911 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley thrived as a hub of rail and river commerce in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace the development of industrial centers like La Salle and Oglesby, or locate vanished post offices and rural landmarks like Standard Taft PO and St Bedes College. - 1913 Map of La Salle
1913 La Salle1913 Print · USGSThe industrial heart of the Illinois River valley thrives in the early twentieth century, showing the intersection of heavy rail and river trade. Genealogists can trace family homes near St Bedes College or find old post offices like Standard Taft PO and rural stops at Hicks Corners.4 unique versions available - 1947 Map of La Salle, 1958 Print
1947 La Salle1958 Print · USGSLa Salle and the Illinois River valley are shown here in the years following the war, as the rail-to-river economy remained in full swing. Local historians can trace the transition from rail to road while locating St Bedes College, Matthiessen Park, and Spring Valley.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. - 1966 Map of Ladd, 1968 Print
1966 Ladd1968 Print · USGSIn the mid-1960s, these Illinois prairie townships remained deeply marked by their coal mining and railroading roots. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint at Ladd, locate family plots at Miners Memorial Cem, or follow the path of the historic Plank Road.2 unique versions available - 1966 Map of La Salle, 1968 Print
1966 La Salle1968 Print · USGSThe industrial corridor of the Illinois and Vermilion Rivers thrived during the 1960s, anchored by the hubs of La Salle and Peru. Genealogists and historians can locate landmarks like St Vincent Cemetery, St Marys Hospital, and the rail networks serving Oglesby and Cedar Point.3 unique versions available - 1966 Map of Spring Valley, 1968 Print
1966 Spring Valley1968 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley in the mid-sixties is a dense corridor of rail-and-river industry and established parish life. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Spring Valley and Granville through local sites like Sacred Heart Cem and Hopkins High Sch.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Kewanee
1985 Kewanee1985 Print · USGSNorth-central Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-valley industry and prairie transit. Researchers can trace family roots through Evergreen Memory Garden or follow the historic Hennepin Canal past Tiskilwa and Wyanet.2 unique versions available - 1993 Map of La Salle
1993 La Salle1993 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley and its industrial bluffs are shown in great detail in the early nineties, revealing a landscape shaped by water and transit. Researchers can trace local history through St Hyacinth Cem, the Michigan and Illinois Canal, and the early layout of Oglesby. - 2012 Map of La Salle, 2012 Print
2012 La Salle2012 Print · USGSLa Salle County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape where the Illinois River meets established industrial and educational centers. Researchers can trace local lineage through Oak Hill Cem or locate regional landmarks like Oglesby and the La Salle Speedway. - 2012 Map of Spring Valley, 2012 Print
2012 Spring Valley2012 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley near Spring Valley and Peru shows a dense landscape of industry and heritage in the early 2010s. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Lithuanian Cem, Saint George Syrian Cem, and the grounds of Saint Bede College. - 2012 Map of Ladd, 2012 Print
2012 Ladd2012 Print · USGSThe northern Illinois prairie near Ladd and Cherry is captured here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local researchers can trace historic burial sites like the Cherry Miner's Cem and follow the paths of Negro Cr and Plank Rd. - 2015 Map of Ladd, 2015 Print
2015 Ladd2015 Print · USGSSettlements in Bureau and LaSalle counties appear in this recent survey of the Illinois prairie during a period of agricultural and small-town continuity. Researchers can trace local heritage at the Cherry Miner's Cem or locate rural landmarks like Churchill and Arlington. - 2015 Map of Spring Valley, 2015 Print
2015 Spring Valley2015 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley in the twenty-tens reveals a landscape shaped by early industry and a rich ethnic heritage. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy burial sites like the Lithuanian Cem and Saint Josephs Cem or locate former mining hubs like Dalzell. - 2015 Map of La Salle, 2015 Print
2015 La Salle2015 Print · USGSThe industrial and riverfront corridor of North-Central Illinois is documented here during the mid-2010s, centering on the tri-cities area. Researchers can trace the layout of Peru and LaSalle alongside local landmarks like Saint Louis Canyon and Oakwood Memorial Cem. - 2018 Map of La Salle, 2018 Print
2018 La Salle2018 Print · USGSThe industrial and waterway hubs of Peru and LaSalle dominate the Illinois River valley during the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the heritage of the I&M Canal and locate family landmarks like Saint Hyacinth Cem and Piety Hill. - 2018 Map of Ladd, 2018 Print
2018 Ladd2018 Print · USGSThe Illinois prairie along the Bureau and LaSalle county line reveals a landscape of tight-knit villages and rural airfields in the late 2010s. Genealogists can locate family sites at Cherry Miner's Cem, Arlington Cem, and Ladd Cem. - 2018 Map of Spring Valley, 2018 Print
2018 Spring Valley2018 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley in the late 2010s reveals a landscape rich in early industrial heritage and established communities. Researchers can trace numerous local sites from Granville Cem and Saint Bede Cem to the historic Spring Valley town grid. - 2021 Map of Spring Valley, 2021 Print
2021 Spring Valley2021 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley in the early 2020s remains a landscape shaped by industrial heritage and a complex network of multi-ethnic communities. Researchers can trace numerous local burial sites like the Lithuanian Cem and Saint George Syrian Cem or locate the Illinois Valley Regional Airport-Walter A Duncan Field. - 2021 Map of La Salle, 2021 Print
2021 La Salle2021 Print · USGSThe industrial and riverfront centers of Peru and La Salle are documented here during their modern 21st-century development. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families through numerous cemeteries like Saint Hyacinth Cem or explore the geography of Huse Lake and Saint Louis Canyon. - 2021 Map of Ladd, 2021 Print
2021 Ladd2021 Print · USGSThe borderlands of Bureau and LaSalle counties come alive in this recent survey of the Illinois prairie. Researchers can trace the roots of local mining and farming families through Miners Memorial Cem, Ladd Cem, and the village of Cherry. - 2024 Map of Ladd, 2024 Print
2024 Ladd2024 Print · USGSBureau County at the dawn of the 2020s remains a landscape of tightly knit farming communities and deep-rooted history. Genealogists can trace family legacies through local landmarks like Miners Memorial Cem, Ladd Cem, and the small settlement of Fitchmoor. - 2024 Map of Spring Valley, 2024 Print
2024 Spring Valley2024 Print · USGSSpring Valley and the Illinois River bluffs are documented here during a period of modern regional connectivity. Local researchers can trace the cultural landscape through landmarks like the Lithuanian Cem, Saint Bede Cem, and Granville.
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