Old Maps of Lincoln, Illinois for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Lincoln. 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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Lincoln, IL maps
(21)- 1911 Map of Lincoln, 1967 Print
1911 Lincoln1967 Print · USGSLogan County at the dawn of the automotive age shows a landscape defined by rail lines and one-room schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Rose Hill Cemetery or locate ancestral farm sites near Hartsburg, Broadwell, and Mount Pulaski. - 1913 Map of Lincoln
1913 Lincoln1913 Print · USGSLogan County’s agricultural and rail heartland is captured here just before the Great War. Genealogists can locate family lands near dozens of rural schools like Sigg School or trace the early electric ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM through Broadwell.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
1958 Peoria1969 Print · USGSCentral Illinois thrived as a hub of education and transport during the late sixties, as the new interstate system began to reshape the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Springdale Cem, Bradley University, and the sprawling grounds of Chanute AFB.4 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Peoria
1961 Peoria1961 Print · USGSCentral Illinois thrived at the intersection of river trade and rail power during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central and Wabash, alongside landmarks like Chanute AFB and Weldon Springs State Park. - 1963 Map of Peoria
1963 Peoria1963 Print · USGSCentral Illinois thrived as a rail and highway crossroads during the early sixties, centered on the bustling Illinois River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century layout of Peoria, locate the grounds of Chanute Air Force Base, and follow historic lines like the Toledo Peoria and Western Railway. - 1980 Map of Lincoln East
1980 Lincoln East1980 Print · USGSThe Logan County seat at the start of the 1980s reveals a thriving hub of education and transport in the heart of Illinois corn country. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Lincoln College, locate family sites near Lawndale Union Cem, or find old rail stops like Kruger Siding. - 1980 Map of Lincoln West
1980 Lincoln West1980 Print · USGSWestern Logan County and the city of Lincoln are shown here in the 1970s, as the community expanded alongside the Illinois Central Gulf rail corridor. Genealogists can locate several rural burial sites like St Marys Cem and Reed Cem, or trace the development of Railsplitter State Park. - 1985 Map of Lincoln
1985 Lincoln1985 Print · USGSMid-century Illinois comes to life in this survey of Logan and Mason counties as the interstate era reshapes the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development from San Jose to Kenney or locate landmarks like Rose Hill Cem and Funks Grove. - 1989 Map of Lincoln
1989 Lincoln1989 Print · USGSCentral Illinois in the late eighties remains a landscape of productive prairie and vital river arteries. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family landmarks like Rose Hill Cem, identify early aviation at Logan County Airport, or follow the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad through towns like Atlanta and Lincoln. - 1990 Map of Peoria
1990 Peoria1990 Print · USGSCentral Illinois at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling university campuses. Researchers can trace the legacy of major institutions like Chanute Air Force Base and the University of Illinois alongside regional landmarks such as Sand Ridge State Forest. - 1996 Map of Lincoln West, 1997 Print
1996 Lincoln West1997 Print · USGSCentral Illinois in the late twentieth century reveals a landscape of historic courthouses and rural townships. Trace family roots at Schrader Cem or visit the Postville Court House State Historic Site near Lincoln Lakes. - 2012 Map of Lincoln East, 2012 Print
2012 Lincoln East2012 Print · USGSLogan County in the early twenty-first century is captured here as the city of Lincoln expands near the historic corridor of Old Route 66. Genealogists can trace family sites at Lawndale Union Cem or Zion Cem and locate schools like Lincoln College. - 2012 Map of Lincoln West, 2012 Print
2012 Lincoln West2012 Print · USGSLogan County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of productive prairie agriculture meeting modern transit corridors. Genealogists can locate several rural burial sites like Musick Cem and Rimerman Cem, or trace the early development of Burton View. - 2015 Map of Lincoln East, 2015 Print
2015 Lincoln East2015 Print · USGSThe eastern edges of Lincoln and the surrounding Logan County prairie are captured here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the campuses of Lincoln College, find family plots at Lawndale Union Cemetery, and follow the path of Old Route 66 through the village of Lawndale. - 2015 Map of Lincoln West, 2015 Print
2015 Lincoln West2015 Print · USGSThe western edges of the Logan County seat and the surrounding Illinois prairie are documented here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace numerous family-named burial sites such as Rimerman Cem and Musick Cem alongside the waters of Kickapoo Creek. - 2018 Map of Lincoln East, 2018 Print
2018 Lincoln East2018 Print · USGSLogan County at the end of the 2010s reveals the intersection of academic life and the historic prairie road network. Researchers can trace the layout of Lincoln College, the small community of Lawndale, and the path of the legendary Old Rte 66. - 2018 Map of Lincoln West, 2018 Print
2018 Lincoln West2018 Print · USGSLogan County farmland meets the growing western edge of town during the twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate several family burial grounds including Musick Cem, Rimerman Cem, and Saint Mary's Cem along the creek valleys. - 2021 Map of Lincoln East, 2021 Print
2021 Lincoln East2021 Print · USGSLogan County in the early 2020s shows the continued importance of historic transit corridors and educational hubs. Researchers can trace the path of Old Route 66 through Lawndale or locate family history at Skelton Cemetery and Zion Cemetery. - 2021 Map of Lincoln West, 2021 Print
2021 Lincoln West2021 Print · USGSLogan County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape where the city of Lincoln meets the agricultural heartland. Researchers can trace ancestral sites across several rural burial grounds, including Rimerman Cem, Musick Cem, and Saint Mary's Cem. - 2024 Map of Lincoln West, 2024 Print
2024 Lincoln West2024 Print · USGSLogan County during the mid-2020s shows the persistent agricultural character of Central Illinois alongside its growing transit corridors. Researchers can trace local lineage through numerous rural burial sites like Rimerman Cem and Musick Cem near Sugar Creek. - 2024 Map of Lincoln East, 2024 Print
2024 Lincoln East2024 Print · USGSLogan County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape where historic local centers like Lawndale and Skelton intersect with modern infrastructure. Researchers can trace family roots at Zion Cem or study the civic layout surrounding the Logan County Courthouse.
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