Old Maps of Salem, Illinois for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 16 historic maps of Salem. 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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Salem, IL maps
(16)- 1914 Map of Centralia
1914 Centralia1914 Print · USGSSouthern Illinois at the peak of the rail era shows a landscape of busy junctions and tightly-knit rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near landmarks like Possumtrot School, Fikes Hill, and the bustling yards of Centralia.3 unique versions available - 1934 Map of Salem, 1960 Print
1934 Salem1960 Print · USGSMarion 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. - 1935 Map of Centralia, 1958 Print
1935 Centralia1958 Print · USGSCentralia and the surrounding Marion County townships thrived as a major railroad crossroads in the mid-1930s. Researchers can locate dozens of localized rural schoolhouses like Red Stripe and Possumtrot School or trace the early paths of the Illinois Central through Sandoval and Odin. - 1938 Map of Salem
1938 Salem1938 Print · USGSMarion 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 - 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. - 1965 Map of Salem South, 1966 Print
1965 Salem South1966 Print · USGSMarion County during the mid-sixties reveals a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and small rural townships. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Purdue Cem and Young Chapel or trace the early footprint of Lake Centralia.2 unique versions available - 1965 Map of Salem North, 1966 Print
1965 Salem North1966 Print · USGSMarion 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 - 1970 Map of Fairman, 1971 Print
1970 Fairman1971 Print · USGSMarion County's rural oil-producing landscape is captured here in the early seventies as the petroleum industry shaped the local economy. Researchers can locate the Patoka East Oil Field, the Illinois Central railroad, and family landmarks like Cruise Cem and Cubbage Chapel. - 1970 Map of Centralia East, 1971 Print
1970 Centralia East1971 Print · USGSMarion County at the start of the 1970s reveals a landscape of industrial energy and deep-rooted rural communities. Trace the intersection of the Illinois Central railroad with local landmarks like the Raccoon Lake Oil Field and Peaceful Valley Cem.3 unique versions available - 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 - 1986 Map of Olney
1986 Olney1986 Print · USGSSouth-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 - 2024 Map of Fairman, 2024 Print
2024 Fairman2024 Print · USGSMarion County land records come to life in this contemporary survey of the area surrounding Patoka and Fairman. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites, including Harrison Cem and Fredonia Cem, alongside the winding East Fork Kaskaskia River. - 2024 Map of Salem North, 2024 Print
2024 Salem North2024 Print · USGSIn 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. - 2024 Map of Salem South, 2024 Print
2024 Salem South2024 Print · USGSMarion County south of Salem is shown in the early 2020s as a landscape of productive farmland and quiet rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous family-named burial sites including Mount Moriah Cem, Snyder Cem, and Purdue Cem. - 2024 Map of Centralia East, 2024 Print
2024 Centralia East2024 Print · USGSMarion County in the early 2020s reflects a landscape of deep rail history and significant water management. Genealogists can locate numerous rural burial sites like Ennis Cem and Zion Hill Cem, or trace the tracks of the BNSF Railway.
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