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Old Maps of Ellsworth, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Ellsworth. 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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Ellsworth, IL maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Arrowsmith
    1952 Map of Arrowsmith
    1952 Arrowsmith
    1952 Print · USGS
    Agriculture and the steam-and-diesel rail era meet in this Illinois heartland during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Farmer City and Saybrook while locating rural sites like Prairie Chapel and Payne Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Peoria
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived as a hub of education and transport during the late sixties, as the new interstate system began to reshape the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Springdale Cem, Bradley University, and the sprawling grounds of Chanute AFB.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Peoria
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived at the intersection of river trade and rail power during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central and Wabash, alongside landmarks like Chanute AFB and Weldon Springs State Park.
  10. 1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Peoria
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived as a rail and highway crossroads during the early sixties, centered on the bustling Illinois River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century layout of Peoria, locate the grounds of Chanute Air Force Base, and follow historic lines like the Toledo Peoria and Western Railway.
  13. 1983 Map of Arrowsmith
    1983 Map of Arrowsmith
    1983 Arrowsmith
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie of McLean County is shown in the early 1980s as the railroad and the interstate-era parks shaped local life. Researchers can locate family plots at Township Cem and Barnes Cem or trace the early course of the Sangamon River.
  16. 1985 Map of Champaign, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Champaign, 1986 Print
    1985 Champaign
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie comes alive in this mid-eighties survey of the vital rail corridor between Bloomington and Champaign. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of township hubs like Saybrook and Bellflower or locate Chanute Air Force Base and the Sangamon River.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Peoria
    1990 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling university campuses. Researchers can trace the legacy of major institutions like Chanute Air Force Base and the University of Illinois alongside regional landmarks such as Sand Ridge State Forest.
  22. 2012 Map of Arrowsmith, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Arrowsmith, 2012 Print
    2012 Arrowsmith
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellsworth, including Arrowsmith, McLean County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Arrowsmith, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Arrowsmith, 2015 Print
    2015 Arrowsmith
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellsworth, including Arrowsmith, McLean County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Arrowsmith, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Arrowsmith, 2018 Print
    2018 Arrowsmith
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellsworth, including Arrowsmith, McLean County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Arrowsmith, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Arrowsmith, 2021 Print
    2021 Arrowsmith
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellsworth, including Arrowsmith, McLean County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2024 Map of Arrowsmith, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Arrowsmith, 2024 Print
    2024 Arrowsmith
    2024 Print · USGS
    McLean County's prairie landscapes and the headwaters of the Sangamon River are documented in this contemporary survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Frankeberger Cem, Dawson Cem, and the village of Arrowsmith.
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