Old Maps of Eliza, Illinois for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 16 historic maps of Eliza. 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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Eliza, IL maps
(16)- 1916 Map of Edgington
1916 Edgington1916 Print · USGSThe river-and-rail corridor along the Mississippi border emerges in high detail during the early twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape through a dense network of country schools like Whiteoak School and New Era, alongside river features like Geneva Island.3 unique versions available - 1938 Map of Edgington, 1955 Print
1938 Edgington1955 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River corridor in the late thirties shows a landscape of active rail lines and riverfront industry. Genealogists can trace rural family roots through numerous local landmarks like Jimtown, White Eagle School, and Buffalo Center School. - 1953 Map of Eliza, 1958 Print
1953 Eliza1958 Print · USGSWestern Illinois farm country in the early fifties is mapped here in detail, spanning the boundary of Rock Island and Mercer Counties. Researchers can locate local landmarks like the White Eagle School, Miller Cemetery, and the rural community center of Eliza.2 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Edgington, 1960 Print
1953 Edgington1960 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River valley comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape of sloughs and islands between Iowa and Illinois. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the Buffalo Prairie Cem, Sweetland Center, and dozens of named schoolhouses. - 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
1958 Davenport1968 Print · USGSEastern Iowa and western Illinois thrive along the river during the late fifties, defined by the industrial Quad Cities and a robust rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Oasis and Stanwood or along the Cedar River.2 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Davenport
1961 Davenport1961 Print · USGSThe Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of major railroads and find river landmarks like Rock Island Arsenal, Huron Island, and the Coralville Reservoir. - 1962 Map of Davenport
1962 Davenport1962 Print · USGSThe Quad Cities and the Mississippi River corridor are shown at their industrial peak just before the interstate era fully transformed the region. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and find landmarks like the Rock Island Arsenal and Wild Cat Den State Park. - 1984 Map of Aledo, 1985 Print
1984 Aledo1985 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River borderlands and Illinois heartland are captured here in the mid-eighties as industry and agriculture overlap. Trace the Hennepin Canal, the historic Swedish colony at Bishop Hill, and the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern. - 1989 Map of Aledo
1989 Aledo1989 Print · USGSWestern Illinois and eastern Iowa are shown here during the late twentieth century, when the river-and-rail economy still defined the Quad Cities and the surrounding prairie. Researchers can trace historic settlements like Bishop Hill and Millersburg alongside active routes like the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific RR. - 1991 Map of Eliza, 1992 Print
1991 Eliza1992 Print · USGSThe borderlands of Rock Island and Mercer counties come into focus in the early 1990s, showing a landscape defined by prairie farming and winding creek beds. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Union Ch, Heath Cem, and the small community of Petersville. - 2000 Map of Eliza, 2001 Print
2000 Eliza2001 Print · USGSMercer County and the bordering Rock Island County landscape are shown here as they appeared at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can find old landmarks like Union Ch and family-named burial grounds like Miller Cem or Eliza Creek Cem. - 2012 Map of Eliza, 2012 Print
2012 Eliza2012 Print · USGSCovers Eliza, including Petersville, Rock Island County, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Eliza, 2015 Print
2015 Eliza2015 Print · USGSCovers Eliza, including Petersville, Rock Island County, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Eliza, 2018 Print
2018 Eliza2018 Print · USGSCovers Eliza, including Petersville, Rock Island County, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Eliza, 2021 Print
2021 Eliza2021 Print · USGSCovers Eliza, including Petersville, Rock Island County, and other nearby areas - 2024 Map of Eliza, 2024 Print
2024 Eliza2024 Print · USGSThe rolling uplands of Mercer and Rock Island counties are captured in this modern survey, revealing a landscape shaped by the winding Eliza Creek. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Miller Cem, Leech Cem, and the settlement of Petersville.
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