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Old Maps of Henderson, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Henderson. 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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Henderson, IL maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Gillespie, 1971 Print
    1912 Map of Gillespie, 1971 Print
    1912 Gillespie
    1971 Print · USGS
    Macoupin County at the height of its mining and rail era reveals a landscape of industrial towns and dense rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous named institutions like Spanish Needle School, the Wayne Cem, and coal operations like Mine No 7.
  4. 1915 Map of Gillespie
    1915 Map of Gillespie
    1915 Gillespie
    1915 Print · USGS
    Macoupin County at the height of its coal-mining era is detailed here, showing a landscape defined by rail junctions and small mining towns. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct schoolhouses like Spanish Needle School and rural landmarks such as Corrington Chapel or the Coal Washer.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1974 Map of Gillespie North, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Gillespie North, 1977 Print
    1974 Gillespie North
    1977 Print · USGS
    Macoupin County's industrial and agricultural character is on full display in the 1970s, as coal mining and rail transport dominate the landscape. Researchers can trace the legacy of extractive industry at Monterey Mine No 1 and locate historic burial sites like Behme Cem and Prairie Lawn Cem.
  16. 1982 Map of Litchfield
    1982 Map of Litchfield
    1982 Litchfield
    1982 Print · USGS
    The coal and rail corridors of Central Illinois are captured here in the early eighties as the region balanced industrial mining with its agricultural roots. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Zelmer Memorial Cemetery or the grounds of Blackburn College and the Crown Mine No 1.
  19. 2012 Map of Gillespie North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Gillespie North, 2012 Print
    2012 Gillespie North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson, including Carlinville, Gillespie, and other nearby areas
  22. 2015 Map of Gillespie North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Gillespie North, 2015 Print
    2015 Gillespie North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson, including Carlinville, Gillespie, and other nearby areas
  25. 2018 Map of Gillespie North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Gillespie North, 2018 Print
    2018 Gillespie North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson, including Carlinville, Gillespie, and other nearby areas
  28. 2021 Map of Gillespie North, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Gillespie North, 2021 Print
    2021 Gillespie North
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Henderson, including Carlinville, Gillespie, and other nearby areas
  31. 2024 Map of Gillespie North, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Gillespie North, 2024 Print
    2024 Gillespie North
    2024 Print · USGS
    Gillespie and its northern surroundings are documented in this recent survey, showcasing the rural landscape of Macoupin County. Researchers can trace family history through local sites like Wheeler Cem or explore the geography around Lake Carlinville and Brushy Mound.
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