Old Maps of Vernon, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Vernon. 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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Vernon, IL maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Vandalia, 1969 Print
    1945 Map of Vandalia, 1969 Print
    1945 Vandalia
    1969 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Fayette County life centered on the Kaskaskia River and the rail-connected hub of Vandalia. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks, from the Mc Inturff Cem to school sites like Clover College Sch and Elm Grove Sch.

  2. 1947 Map of Vandalia
    1947 Map of Vandalia
    1947 Vandalia
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Kaskaskia River valley in the post-war era shows a landscape of busy rail junctions and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of landmarks like Evans Cem, Clover College Sch, and the community of Hagarstown.

  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. 1974 Map of Patoka, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Patoka, 1977 Print
    1974 Patoka
    1977 Print · USGS
    Marion and Fayette Counties show a landscape defined by petroleum extraction and rail transport in the mid-1970s. Researchers can trace family history through local sites like Patoka Sch or the Farmers Cem and Hatch Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1985 Map of Carlyle Lake
    1985 Map of Carlyle Lake
    1985 Carlyle Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southwestern 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

  7. 2012 Map of Patoka, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Patoka, 2012 Print
    2012 Patoka
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Vernon, including Patoka, Augsburg, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Patoka, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Patoka, 2015 Print
    2015 Patoka
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Vernon, including Patoka, Augsburg, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Patoka, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Patoka, 2018 Print
    2018 Patoka
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Vernon, including Patoka, Augsburg, and other nearby areas

  10. 2021 Map of Patoka, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Patoka, 2021 Print
    2021 Patoka
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Vernon, including Patoka, Augsburg, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Patoka, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Patoka, 2024 Print
    2024 Patoka
    2024 Print · USGS
    Patoka and Vernon sit at the crossroads of Marion and Fayette counties in this contemporary look at the Illinois prairie. Researchers can trace family history at Patoka Cem, Lee Cem, and the rural settlement of Augsburg.

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