Old Maps of Boody, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Boody. 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 Boody.


Boody, IL maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Niantic, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Niantic, 1955 Print
    1954 Niantic
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Macon County is defined here by its bustling rail corridors and the winding Sangamon River. Researchers can trace old family names at Lake Bank Cem or locate forgotten stops like Wyckles Corners and Bulldog Crossing.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the mid-twentieth century shows a landscape defined by industrial rail hubs and the creation of large reservoirs. Researchers can trace historic corridors like the Penn Central or locate landmarks such as Lincoln Log Cabin State Park and Lake Springfield.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail lines and prairie commerce centered on the state capital. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate connections between Springfield, Decatur, and dozens of smaller settlements like Nokomis and Arcola.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1982 Map of Harristown, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Harristown, 1983 Print
    1982 Harristown
    1983 Print · USGS
    Macon County's rural landscape and the western expansion of Decatur are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Crum Cem and Whitley Cem alongside the winding Sangamon River.

  5. 1985 Map of Springfield
    1985 Map of Springfield
    1985 Springfield
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois during the mid-eighties shows a landscape of growing state capital influence and deep historical roots. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites near Oak Ridge Cem or follow the path of the Sangamon River past Williamsville and Riverton.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2024 Map of Harristown, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Harristown, 2024 Print
    2024 Harristown
    2024 Print · USGS
    Macon County, Illinois, is captured here in the 2020s, showing the agricultural landscape west of Decatur and the winding Sangamon River. Genealogists can trace numerous burial grounds like Harristown Cem, Muirheid Cem, and Sharon Cem.

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