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Old Maps of Wilsonville, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Wilsonville. 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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Wilsonville, 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 South, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Gillespie South, 1977 Print
    1974 Gillespie South
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Macoupin County coal and rail corridor is captured here in the mid-seventies, showing the close-knit proximity of towns like Gillespie and Benld. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Tine Sawyer Cem and defunct rail lines including the Old RR Grade.
  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 South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Gillespie South, 2012 Print
    2012 Gillespie South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilsonville, including Staunton, Gillespie, and other nearby areas
  22. 2015 Map of Gillespie South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Gillespie South, 2015 Print
    2015 Gillespie South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilsonville, including Staunton, Gillespie, and other nearby areas
  25. 2018 Map of Gillespie South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Gillespie South, 2018 Print
    2018 Gillespie South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilsonville, including Staunton, Gillespie, and other nearby areas
  28. 2021 Map of Gillespie South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Gillespie South, 2021 Print
    2021 Gillespie South
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilsonville, including Staunton, Gillespie, and other nearby areas
  31. 2024 Map of Gillespie South, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Gillespie South, 2024 Print
    2024 Gillespie South
    2024 Print · USGS
    Macoupin County at the present day reveals a landscape defined by historic coal towns and winding creek valleys. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use across Staunton, the Willhoit Airport, and numerous rural burial grounds like Sawyer Cem.
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