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Old Maps of New Boston, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 25 historic maps of New Boston. 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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New Boston, IL maps

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  1. 1935 Map of Keithsburg
    1935 Map of Keithsburg
    1935 Keithsburg
    1935 Print · USGS
    Mercer County during the mid-thirties reveals a landscape of river towns and railroad junctions along the Mississippi. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots at Peniel Ch, Brick Cem, and numerous schoolhouses like Hazel Dell Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1941 Map of Keithsburg
    1941 Map of Keithsburg
    1941 Keithsburg
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River front in Mercer County thrived during the early 1940s as a hub of rail and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of rural landmarks, from Peniel Ch to schoolhouses like Prouty Sch and Lee Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1946 Map of Wapello, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Wapello, 1954 Print
    1946 Wapello
    1954 Print · USGS
    The riverfront town of New Boston and the surrounding islands are captured in the mid-1940s as the Mississippi River meets the Iowa River. Researchers can trace the era's local rural life at Swan Lake Sch, Pin Oak Sch, and the engineering at Lock and Dam No 17.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1949 Map of Wapello
    1949 Map of Wapello
    1949 Wapello
    1949 Print · USGS
    The riverfront of Mercer County and the Mississippi border appear here in the late 1940s, just after the war. Local historians can trace the river's path through Lock and Dam No 17, find rural schoolhouses like Bay View Sch, or locate the Ferry at the mouth of the Iowa River.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Toolesboro, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Toolesboro, 1958 Print
    1953 Toolesboro
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley along the Iowa-Illinois border comes alive in the 1950s, showcasing a landscape of shifting sloughs and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through Mallory Cemetery or locate the site of the New Boston Ferry and local landmarks like Pin Oak School.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Joy, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Joy, 1958 Print
    1953 Joy
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mercer County, Illinois, is captured in the early 1950s as the rail and river landscape of New Boston and Joy continued to evolve. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Lone Star School, Shields Cemetery, and the path of the dismantled railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Davenport
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern 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
  22. 1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Davenport
    1961 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  25. 1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Davenport
    1962 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  28. 1984 Map of Muscatine, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Muscatine, 1985 Print
    1984 Muscatine
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor and Iowa prairie meet in the 1980s, showcasing a landscape of river navigation and agricultural heartland. Genealogists and researchers can locate old schools and landmarks like Maharishi International University, Elm Grove Cem, and Lock & Dam No 16.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1984 Map of Aledo, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Aledo, 1985 Print
    1984 Aledo
    1985 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  34. 1989 Map of Aledo
    1989 Map of Aledo
    1989 Aledo
    1989 Print · USGS
    Western 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.
  37. 1991 Map of Joy, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Joy, 1992 Print
    1991 Joy
    1992 Print · USGS
    Mercer County, Illinois, is documented here in the early 1990s, showing the agricultural plains and the intricate wetlands of the Mississippi River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Shields Cem and Davis Cem or trace the Old Railroad Grade through Arpee.
  40. 1992 Map of Toolesboro
    1992 Map of Toolesboro
    1992 Toolesboro
    1992 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Iowa and Mississippi Rivers comes to life in the early nineties, revealing a sprawling landscape of wetlands and river islands. Researchers can trace the heritage of Toolesboro, locate the Mallory Cem, and explore the banks of Lake Odessa.
  43. 2010 Map of Joy, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Joy, 2010 Print
    2010 Joy
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers New Boston, including Joy, Mannon, and other nearby areas
  46. 2012 Map of Toolesboro, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Toolesboro, 2012 Print
    2012 Toolesboro
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers New Boston, including Toolesboro, Mercer County, and other nearby areas
  49. 2012 Map of Joy, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Joy, 2012 Print
    2012 Joy
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers New Boston, including Joy, Mannon, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Toolesboro, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Toolesboro, 2013 Print
    2013 Toolesboro
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers New Boston, including Toolesboro, Mercer County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2015 Map of Joy, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Joy, 2015 Print
    2015 Joy
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers New Boston, including Joy, Mannon, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Toolesboro, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Toolesboro, 2015 Print
    2015 Toolesboro
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers New Boston, including Toolesboro, Mercer County, and other nearby areas
  61. 2018 Map of Joy, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Joy, 2018 Print
    2018 Joy
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers New Boston, including Joy, Mannon, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Toolesboro, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Toolesboro, 2018 Print
    2018 Toolesboro
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers New Boston, including Toolesboro, Mercer County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2021 Map of Joy, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Joy, 2021 Print
    2021 Joy
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers New Boston, including Joy, Mannon, and other nearby areas
  70. 2022 Map of Toolesboro, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Toolesboro, 2022 Print
    2022 Toolesboro
    2022 Print · USGS
    The river border between Iowa and Illinois comes alive in this contemporary survey of the Mississippi and Iowa River confluence. Trace local history through the streets of Toolesboro and New Boston, or locate family sites near Mallory Cem and Lake Odesa.
  73. 2024 Map of Joy, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Joy, 2024 Print
    2024 Joy
    2024 Print · USGS
    The riverfront at New Boston and the interior prairies of Mercer County come alive in this recent survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads to Mannon, Arpee, and Joy, or locate family sites at Shields Cem and New Boston Cem.
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