Old Maps of Hamilton Township, Illinois for Metal Detecting

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Hamilton Township, IL maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Walnut
    1949 Map of Walnut
    1949 Walnut
    1949 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Bureau and Lee counties are captured in the late 1940s, a time when one-room schools and small rail towns anchored the prairie. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Bowen Cem, Sturtz Sch, and the community of New Bedford along the Green River.
    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. 1982 Map of Harmon
    1982 Map of Harmon
    1982 Harmon
    1982 Print · USGS
    Harmon and Hamilton townships are shown in the early 1980s at a critical rail intersection in rural Lee County. Genealogists and local historians can trace early community life through landmarks like Holy Cross Ch, Centenary Cem, and the rail stop at Van Petten.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1982 Map of New Bedford
    1982 Map of New Bedford
    1982 New Bedford
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie of the early 1980s is captured here, showing the rural intersection of Bureau and Whiteside counties. Genealogists can locate family sites near Fairfield Greenville Cem, while the Indian Treaty Boundary offers a glimpse into early land division.

  6. 1982 Map of Walnut
    1982 Map of Walnut
    1982 Walnut
    1982 Print · USGS
    The village of Walnut and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early eighties, defined by the local rail lines and long-standing territorial lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Red Oak Ch, the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, and the small settlement of Smith.

  7. 1982 Map of Hahnaman
    1982 Map of Hahnaman
    1982 Hahnaman
    1982 Print · USGS
    Whiteside County in the early eighties shows an engineered landscape of prairie drainage and rail lines. Researchers can trace family-named roads like Mc Elvee Road and local sites like the Montmorency Sch and the Hennepin Canal Feeder.

  8. 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

  9. 2012 Map of Hahnaman, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hahnaman, 2012 Print
    2012 Hahnaman
    2012 Print · USGS
    Whiteside County in the early twenty-first century reveals a highly organized agricultural landscape shaped by aviation and drainage systems. Genealogists and local historians can locate Golder Cem or trace the development around Hahnaman and the Whiteside County Airport-Jos H Bittorf Field.

  10. 2012 Map of Harmon, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Harmon, 2012 Print
    2012 Harmon
    2012 Print · USGS
    Harmon and the surrounding Illinois prairie are shown here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of grid-based farming and small villages. Genealogists can trace family roots at Holy Cross Catholic Cem and Centenary Cem near the banks of Coon Creek.

  11. 2012 Map of New Bedford, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of New Bedford, 2012 Print
    2012 New Bedford
    2012 Print · USGS
    New Bedford and the surrounding Illinois prairie are shown here in the early twenty-first century, structured by the Green River and a dense network of country roads. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Fairfield Cemetery or the rural outpost of Normandy.

  12. 2012 Map of Walnut, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Walnut, 2012 Print
    2012 Walnut
    2012 Print · USGS
    Walnut and its surrounding Illinois farmland are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the village expanded along its traditional grid. Genealogists and local historians can locate Walnut Cem, the Red Oak Cem, and landmarks like the Steak City Feed Lot.

  13. 2015 Map of Walnut, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Walnut, 2015 Print
    2015 Walnut
    2015 Print · USGS
    Walnut and the surrounding prairie of Bureau County are captured here in a period of modern agricultural stability. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Walnut Cemetary and Red Oak Cem, or trace the drainage of Red Oak Ditch toward the Green River.

  14. 2015 Map of New Bedford, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of New Bedford, 2015 Print
    2015 New Bedford
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie comes into focus at the junction of Bureau, Whiteside, and Lee counties during the mid-2010s. Genealogists and historians can trace rural roots at Fairfield Cem or explore the settlement patterns around New Bedford and Normandy.

  15. 2015 Map of Harmon, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Harmon, 2015 Print
    2015 Harmon
    2015 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie of Lee County is mapped here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing its sophisticated drainage and road networks. Genealogists and local historians can trace the vicinity of Harmon and Van Petten, as well as the Holy Cross Catholic Cem and Centenary Cem.

  16. 2015 Map of Hahnaman, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hahnaman, 2015 Print
    2015 Hahnaman
    2015 Print · USGS
    Hahnaman and the surrounding agricultural lands of Whiteside County are mapped here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family road names and drainage networks like Winnebago Ditch, Main Ditch, and Golder Cem.

  17. 2018 Map of Harmon, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Harmon, 2018 Print
    2018 Harmon
    2018 Print · USGS
    Harmon and the surrounding Lee County prairies are shown here in the late twenty-teens, revealing a landscape deeply defined by its drainage and grid-road history. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Holy Cross Catholic Cem and trace the paths of Winnebago Ditch and the Green River.

  18. 2018 Map of New Bedford, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of New Bedford, 2018 Print
    2018 New Bedford
    2018 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes where Bureau, Whiteside, and Lee counties converge are shown here in the late 2010s. Researchers can locate Fairfield Cem and Bowen Cem, or trace the complex drainage network including the Main Ditch and Walnut Special Ditch.

  19. 2018 Map of Hahnaman, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hahnaman, 2018 Print
    2018 Hahnaman
    2018 Print · USGS
    Agricultural land and aviation facilities define this Whiteside County landscape in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties near Golder Cem or study the critical drainage network of the Winnebago Ditch and Main Ditch.

  20. 2018 Map of Walnut, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Walnut, 2018 Print
    2018 Walnut
    2018 Print · USGS
    Walnut and the surrounding prairie of Bureau County are documented here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's layout and locate the Walnut Cem, Red Oak Cem, and the specialized Fisch RLA Airport.

  21. 2021 Map of Harmon, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Harmon, 2021 Print
    2021 Harmon
    2021 Print · USGS
    Harmon and the surrounding Lee County prairie are depicted here during the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by industrial-scale agriculture. Researchers can trace rural cemetery locations like Greenwood Cem and the drainage network of the Green River and Winnebago Ditch.

  22. 2021 Map of Hahnaman, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Hahnaman, 2021 Print
    2021 Hahnaman
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie at the boundary of Whiteside and Lee Counties reveals a landscape defined by industrial-scale drainage and rural aviation. Researchers can trace family history at Golder Cem or locate the site of Hahnaman amidst the Winnebago Ditch and Main Ditch.

  23. 2021 Map of Walnut, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Walnut, 2021 Print
    2021 Walnut
    2021 Print · USGS
    Walnut and its surrounding Bureau County farmsteads are shown in detail as they appeared in 2021. Researchers can trace local genealogy at Walnut Cem or locate the region's managed waterways like Red Oak Ditch and the Green River.

  24. 2021 Map of New Bedford, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of New Bedford, 2021 Print
    2021 New Bedford
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Bureau, Lee, and Whiteside Counties are revealed in this modern survey of the central Illinois prairie. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Fairfield Cem and Bowen Cem or the small settlements of New Bedford and Normandy.

  25. 2024 Map of New Bedford, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of New Bedford, 2024 Print
    2024 New Bedford
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie of Bureau and Whiteside counties is captured here in its modern agricultural state, defined by a complex drainage system. Researchers can trace family sites near Fairfield Cem or locate the small crossroads of Normandy and New Bedford.

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