Old Maps of Highland, Illinois for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 19 historic maps of Highland. 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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Highland, IL maps
(19)- 1906 Map of Breese, 1958 Print
1906 Breese1958 Print · USGSThe Illinois prairie east of St. Louis is shown here at the turn of the century, when rail lines and rural school districts formed the backbone of local life. Genealogy researchers can locate dozens of country schools like Linden School and Ruth School near established towns like Breese and Germantown. - 1907 Map of Breese
1907 Breese1907 Print · USGSClinton and St. Clair counties were a bustling network of rail-towns and rural school districts at the turn of the century. Researchers can trace ancestral property near dozens of family-named landmarks like Richter School, McKee School, or the small village of Damiansville.2 unique versions available - 1937 Map of New Douglas
1937 New Douglas1937 Print · USGSMadison and Bond counties are seen here in the late 1930s, showing a high density of rural schools and family cemeteries. Researchers can trace the grounds of Mt Calvary Sch, locate the St Vincent Cem, or follow the Shoal Creek bottomlands.2 unique versions available - 1944 Map of New Douglas
1944 New Douglas1944 Print · USGSMadison and Bond Counties are seen here during the mid-1930s, showing a well-established network of prairie farming communities and rail lines. Genealogists can locate dozens of named rural schools and cemeteries, from St Vincent Cem to the Hedgebound Sch and the village of Grantfork.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Highland, 1958 Print
1957 Highland1958 Print · USGSHighland and the surrounding Madison County townships are captured here in the mid-1950s as a thriving rail-side community. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like St Joseph Cemetery, Sugar Creek Church, and the rural enclave of St Morgan.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
1958 Belleville1973 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois during the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape of industrial growth and massive new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central RR through towns like Centralia or locate landmarks such as Emerald Mound and the Looking Glass Prairie.3 unique versions available - 1962 Map of Belleville
1962 Belleville1962 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois in the late fifties reveals a landscape of industrial growth and ancient landmarks before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family names and rural post offices near Centralia, Salem, and the historic Monks Mound. - 1974 Map of Grant Ford, 1977 Print
1974 Grant Ford1977 Print · USGSMadison County farmland and the waters of Highland Silver Lake define this mid-1970s survey of the Grantfork area. Local historians can trace family roots through several rural burial grounds like St Gertrudes Cem and Holtzgang Cem. - 1985 Map of Carlyle Lake
1985 Carlyle Lake1985 Print · USGSSouthwestern Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of growing commuter suburbs and massive water management projects. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cem or trace the early footprint of Southern Illinois Univ (Edwardsville).2 unique versions available - 2012 Map of Grantfork, 2012 Print
2012 Grantfork2012 Print · USGSCovers Highland, including Grantfork, Madison County, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Highland, 2012 Print
2012 Highland2012 Print · USGSCovers Highland, including Saint Morgan, Madison County, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Grantfork, 2015 Print
2015 Grantfork2015 Print · USGSCovers Highland, including Grantfork, Madison County, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Highland, 2015 Print
2015 Highland2015 Print · USGSCovers Highland, including Saint Morgan, Madison County, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Highland, 2018 Print
2018 Highland2018 Print · USGSCovers Highland, including Saint Morgan, Madison County, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Grantfork, 2018 Print
2018 Grantfork2018 Print · USGSCovers Highland, including Grantfork, Madison County, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Grantfork, 2021 Print
2021 Grantfork2021 Print · USGSCovers Highland, including Grantfork, Madison County, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Highland, 2021 Print
2021 Highland2021 Print · USGSCovers Highland, including Saint Morgan, Madison County, and other nearby areas - 2024 Map of Highland, 2024 Print
2024 Highland2024 Print · USGSThe city of Highland and its surrounding tri-county borders are captured here in the modern era. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through sites like Saint Joseph Cem and the Sugar Creek Presbyterian Cem. - 2024 Map of Grantfork, 2024 Print
2024 Grantfork2024 Print · USGSMadison County is captured here in a moment of modern growth, centered on the settlements of Grantfork and Highland. Local researchers can trace family lineages at Grantfork United Church of Christ Cem or locate the Highland-Winet Airport.
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