Old Maps of Nelson Township, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Nelson Township. 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 Nelson Township.


Nelson Township, IL maps

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  1. 1930 Map of Woodsung
    1930 Map of Woodsung
    1930 Woodsung
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Dixon, Sterling, and other nearby areas

  2. 1946 Map of Sterling, 1969 Print
    1946 Map of Sterling, 1969 Print
    1946 Sterling
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Dixon, Sterling, and other nearby areas

  3. 1948 Map of Sterling
    1948 Map of Sterling
    1948 Sterling
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Dixon, Sterling, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  6. 1983 Map of Sterling, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Sterling, 1984 Print
    1983 Sterling
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Sterling, Rock Falls, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1983 Map of Dixon West, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Dixon West, 1984 Print
    1983 Dixon West
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Dixon, Palmyra, and other nearby areas

  8. 1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Dixon
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson Township, including Dixon, Sterling, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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