Old Maps of Marion Township, Illinois for Metal Detecting

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Marion Township, IL maps

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  1. 1917 Map of Kings, 1969 Print
    1917 Map of Kings, 1969 Print
    1917 Kings
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois agriculture and rail lines meet south of Rockford during the early twentieth century. Genealogists can trace rural family roots through dozens of district schools like Black Walnut School and the rail junctions of Davis Junction and Holcomb.

  2. 1918 Map of Kings
    1918 Map of Kings
    1918 Kings
    1918 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley served as a massive military and rail hub during the First World War. Local historians can trace the early layout of Camp Grant and dozens of country schools like Killbuck School and Maple Corners School.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1922 Map of Oregon, 1967 Print
    1922 Map of Oregon, 1967 Print
    1922 Oregon
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the start of the twenties reveals a landscape of thriving rail towns and numerous one-room schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Wessels School, Ebenezer Church, and early village sites like Adeline and Egan.

  4. 1924 Map of Oregon
    1924 Map of Oregon
    1924 Oregon
    1924 Print · USGS
    Ogle County's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenties, showing a network of river-valley settlements and busy rail lines. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like the German Valley PO and station, St Thomas Church, and Mount Morris.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.

  6. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.

  7. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.

  9. 1971 Map of Stillman Valley, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Stillman Valley, 1973 Print
    1971 Stillman Valley
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farmland and rail corridors define the landscape around the early seventies. Genealogists can trace family roots through Beach Cem and Stimponian Cem, or locate old junctions at Stillman Valley and Holcomb.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1971 Map of Kishwaukee, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Kishwaukee, 1973 Print
    1971 Kishwaukee
    1973 Print · USGS
    Winnebago and Ogle Counties are captured here in the early seventies as the river valleys supported both industry and recreation. Genealogists and local historians can locate Winnebago Cemetery, rural schools like Oak Grove, and the Alworth settlement.

  11. 1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Rockford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois during the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by river valleys and a maturing rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Morseville and Buckhorn Corners while exploring the Rock River valley.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1983 Map of Oregon, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Oregon, 1984 Print
    1983 Oregon
    1984 Print · USGS
    Ogle County's river valley comes to life in the early eighties as the Rock River winds between the towns of Oregon and Byron. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like St Marys Cem, Lowden State Park, and the Burlington Northern line.

  13. 2012 Map of Oregon, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Oregon, 2012 Print
    2012 Oregon
    2012 Print · USGS
    Ogle County and the city of Oregon are shown here along the banks of the Rock River in the early 2010s. Researchers can locate historic sites such as Riverside Cem, the Oregon Bible College, and the riverside Lowden State Park.

  14. 2012 Map of Stillman Valley, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Stillman Valley, 2012 Print
    2012 Stillman Valley
    2012 Print · USGS
    Ogle County at the start of the 2010s reveals a structured agricultural landscape centered on the village of Stillman Valley. Genealogists can locate numerous local burial sites including Beach Cem, Chaney Cem, and the Stinsonian Cem.

  15. 2012 Map of Kishwaukee, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Kishwaukee, 2012 Print
    2012 Kishwaukee
    2012 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Rock and Kishwaukee Rivers south of Rockford defined the local landscape in the early 2010s. Researchers can trace rural cemetery locations like Winnebago Cem, aviation sites at Thrifty Acres Airport, and riverfront camps such as Camp Medill McCormick.

  16. 2015 Map of Oregon, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Oregon, 2015 Print
    2015 Oregon
    2015 Print · USGS
    Ogle County's riverfront communities come into focus during the mid-2010s as the Rock River winds between the settlements of Byron and Oregon. Researchers can trace local lineage through several landmarks, including Riverview Cem, Riverside Cem, and Margaret Fuller Island.

  17. 2015 Map of Stillman Valley, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Stillman Valley, 2015 Print
    2015 Stillman Valley
    2015 Print · USGS
    Ogle County's agricultural and village life is detailed in this mid-2010s survey of the Stillman Creek watershed. Researchers can trace numerous family burial grounds and small settlements including Stillman Valley, Paynes Point, and the Stinsonian Cem.

  18. 2015 Map of Kishwaukee, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Kishwaukee, 2015 Print
    2015 Kishwaukee
    2015 Print · USGS
    North of the Ogle County line during the mid-2010s, this area shows a landscape defined by the winding Rock River and small rural hubs. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Winnebago Cem or locate the site of Loose Pulley Junction.

  19. 2018 Map of Stillman Valley, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Stillman Valley, 2018 Print
    2018 Stillman Valley
    2018 Print · USGS
    Stillman Valley and the surrounding Ogle County countryside are captured here in the late twenty-tens as the area maintains its traditional rural layout. Genealogists can trace several local burial grounds including Stillman Valley Cemetery, Chaney Cemetery, and Stinsonian Cemetery.

  20. 2018 Map of Oregon, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Oregon, 2018 Print
    2018 Oregon
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley in Ogle County is captured here in the late 2010s, showing the corridor between Byron and Oregon. Researchers can locate several historic burial grounds like Ebenezer Reformed Cem and landmarks such as Fuller Island.

  21. 2018 Map of Kishwaukee, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kishwaukee, 2018 Print
    2018 Kishwaukee
    2018 Print · USGS
    Winnebago and Ogle counties are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the agricultural lands and river valleys south of the Rockford area. Trace local history through family-named landmarks like Winnebago Cem, the settlement of Alworth, and the Rock River corridor.

  22. 2021 Map of Kishwaukee, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Kishwaukee, 2021 Print
    2021 Kishwaukee
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley south of Rockford comes into focus in this recent survey of the Winnebago and Ogle County border. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial grounds such as Winnebago Cem and trace the small community of Kishwaukee.

  23. 2021 Map of Oregon, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Oregon, 2021 Print
    2021 Oregon
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley in Ogle County is captured here in recent years, showing the established communities of Oregon and Byron. Researchers can locate several historic burial grounds, such as Camling Cem and Ebenezer Cem, and notable river landmarks like Margaret Fuller Island.

  24. 2021 Map of Stillman Valley, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Stillman Valley, 2021 Print
    2021 Stillman Valley
    2021 Print · USGS
    Stillman Valley and the surrounding Ogle County countryside appear in this recent survey, showcasing a landscape defined by its pioneer history and rural tradition. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds including Beach Cemetery and the Stillman's Run Battlefield Memorial.

  25. 2024 Map of Kishwaukee, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Kishwaukee, 2024 Print
    2024 Kishwaukee
    2024 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Rock River and Kishwaukee River defines this northern Illinois landscape in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the rural history of the valley through small settlements like Alworth, the Winnebago Cem, and the Thrifty Acres Airport.

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