Old Maps of Ashton, Ashton Township for Metal Detecting

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Ashton, Ashton Township maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Rochelle, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Rochelle, 1954 Print
    1952 Rochelle
    1954 Print · USGS
    Ogle and Lee Counties in the early fifties reveal a landscape of thriving rural schools and critical rail junctions centered on Rochelle. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous landmarks including Reynolds Ch, Twin Grove Cem, and Willow Center Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  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. 1975 Map of Ashton, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Ashton, 1978 Print
    1975 Ashton
    1978 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, the village of Ashton and its surrounding townships anchored a productive Lee County landscape. Researchers can trace family roots and old land boundaries near the Reynolds Church, Reynolds Cemetery, and the Sword Landing Strip.

  5. 1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Dixon
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-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

  6. 2012 Map of Ashton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ashton, 2012 Print
    2012 Ashton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashton, including Reynolds Township, Ashton Township, and other nearby areas

  7. 2015 Map of Ashton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ashton, 2015 Print
    2015 Ashton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashton, including Reynolds Township, Ashton Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 2018 Map of Ashton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ashton, 2018 Print
    2018 Ashton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashton, including Reynolds Township, Ashton Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2021 Map of Ashton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ashton, 2021 Print
    2021 Ashton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Ashton, including Reynolds Township, Ashton Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2024 Map of Ashton, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Ashton, 2024 Print
    2024 Ashton
    2024 Print · USGS
    The village of Ashton and the surrounding Lee County farmlands are captured here in the mid-2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family roots through Ashton Cem, Sehant Farm Cem, and the path of the Green River.

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