Old Maps of Marion County, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 41 historic maps of Marion County. 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 Marion County.


Marion County, IL maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Centralia
    1914 Map of Centralia
    1914 Centralia
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Centralia, Salem, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1933 Map of Mount Vernon
    1933 Map of Mount Vernon
    1933 Mount Vernon
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Mount Vernon, Bluford, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1934 Map of Salem, 1960 Print
    1934 Map of Salem, 1960 Print
    1934 Salem
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Salem, Tonti, and other nearby areas

  4. 1935 Map of Centralia, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Centralia, 1958 Print
    1935 Centralia
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Centralia, Salem, and other nearby areas

  5. 1938 Map of Salem
    1938 Map of Salem
    1938 Salem
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Salem, Tonti, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1940 Map of Mount Vernon
    1940 Map of Mount Vernon
    1940 Mount Vernon
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Mount Vernon, Bluford, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1943 Map of Ashley, 1967 Print
    1943 Map of Ashley, 1967 Print
    1943 Ashley
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Centralia, Irvington, and other nearby areas

  8. 1945 Map of Kinmundy, 1965 Print
    1945 Map of Kinmundy, 1965 Print
    1945 Kinmundy
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Kinmundy, Brownstown, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1945 Map of Vandalia, 1969 Print
    1945 Map of Vandalia, 1969 Print
    1945 Vandalia
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Vandalia, Patoka, and other nearby areas

  10. 1946 Map of Ashley
    1946 Map of Ashley
    1946 Ashley
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Centralia, Irvington, and other nearby areas

  11. 1947 Map of Vandalia
    1947 Map of Vandalia
    1947 Vandalia
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Vandalia, Patoka, and other nearby areas

  12. 1947 Map of Kinmundy
    1947 Map of Kinmundy
    1947 Kinmundy
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Kinmundy, Brownstown, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1947 Map of Wayne City
    1947 Map of Wayne City
    1947 Wayne City
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Wayne City, Bluford, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1952 Map of Xenia, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Xenia, 1954 Print
    1952 Xenia
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Flora, Xenia, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1956 Map of Edgewood, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Edgewood, 1957 Print
    1956 Edgewood
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Louisville, La Clede, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Belleville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Belleville, O'Fallon, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Belleville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Belleville, O'Fallon, and other nearby areas

  18. 1965 Map of Iuka, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Iuka, 1966 Print
    1965 Iuka
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Iuka, Bannister, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1965 Map of Salem South, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Salem South, 1966 Print
    1965 Salem South
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Salem, Cartter, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1965 Map of Harmony, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Harmony, 1966 Print
    1965 Harmony
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Hickory Hill, Divide, and other nearby areas

  21. 1965 Map of Salem North, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Salem North, 1966 Print
    1965 Salem North
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Salem, Tonti, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1965 Map of Kell, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Kell, 1968 Print
    1965 Kell
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Dix, Kell, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1965 Map of Omega, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Omega, 1968 Print
    1965 Omega
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Iuka, Omega, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1968 Map of Orchardville, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Orchardville, 1970 Print
    1968 Orchardville
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Helm, Orchardville, and other nearby areas

  25. 1968 Map of Xenia, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Xenia, 1970 Print
    1968 Xenia
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Xenia, Songer Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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