Old Maps of Alma, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Alma. 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 Alma.


Alma, IL maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Salem, 1960 Print
    1934 Map of Salem, 1960 Print
    1934 Salem
    1960 Print · USGS
    Marion County in the mid-1930s is a dense network of steam railroads and rural township life centered around the bustling city of Salem. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at numerous rural schoolhouses like Allmon Sch and historic landmarks such as the County Infirmary.

  2. 1938 Map of Salem
    1938 Map of Salem
    1938 Salem
    1938 Print · USGS
    Marion County thrived as a rail-centric agricultural hub in the late 1930s, defined by the intersection of three major railroads. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Givens Chapel, County Infirmary, and the Martin Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Belleville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern 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

  4. 1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Belleville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern 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.

  5. 1965 Map of Salem North, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Salem North, 1966 Print
    1965 Salem North
    1966 Print · USGS
    Marion County's rail-and-road network is on full display in the mid-sixties as the city of Salem expands northward toward the Salem Reservoir. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Martin Cem and Allison Cem or locate community anchors such as Givens Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1986 Map of Olney
    1986 Map of Olney
    1986 Olney
    1986 Print · USGS
    South-central Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of small agricultural towns linked by historic rail lines and prairie preserves. Trace family roots and vanished rail stops near Kinmundy, the Prairie Chicken Sanctuary, and Salem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2024 Map of Salem North, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Salem North, 2024 Print
    2024 Salem North
    2024 Print · USGS
    In the modern era, this Marion County landscape shows the enduring layout of the prairie's crossroads settlements and family burial grounds. Researchers can trace the civic layout of Salem at the Marion County Courthouse or locate rural landmarks like Alma Cem and Tonti.

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