Old Maps of Centerville, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Centerville. 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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Centerville, IL maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Mahomet
    1907 Map of Mahomet
    1907 Mahomet
    1907 Print · USGS
    Champaign County at the peak of the rail era shows a landscape of burgeoning prairie towns and rural schools. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Mahomet, find the precise sites of Bunker Hill School and Fisher School, or follow the Sangamon River.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Mahomet, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Mahomet, 1958 Print
    1957 Mahomet
    1958 Print · USGS
    Champaign and its rural neighbors are captured in the late fifties as the city expanded westward toward the Sangamon River. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Dunkard Cem, the St John Chi, and the University of Illinois Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1970 Map of Seymour, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Seymour, 1971 Print
    1970 Seymour
    1971 Print · USGS
    East of the Sangamon River in the early 1970s, this portion of Champaign County shows a landscape defined by the Central Illinois railway and rural townships. Trace family roots at Ingram Cem, St Boniface Ch, and the crossroads of Seymour.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 2012 Map of Seymour, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Seymour, 2012 Print
    2012 Seymour
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Centerville, including Bondville, Seymour, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Seymour, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Seymour, 2015 Print
    2015 Seymour
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Centerville, including Bondville, Seymour, and other nearby areas

  11. 2018 Map of Seymour, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Seymour, 2018 Print
    2018 Seymour
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Centerville, including Bondville, Seymour, and other nearby areas

  12. 2021 Map of Seymour, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Seymour, 2021 Print
    2021 Seymour
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Centerville, including Bondville, Seymour, and other nearby areas

  13. 2024 Map of Seymour, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Seymour, 2024 Print
    2024 Seymour
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Champaign and Piatt County line comes alive in the mid-2020s, showing a landscape shaped by prairie drainage and rural industry. Trace family roots and land plots near Seymour, the Saint Boniface Cem, or the distinctive elevation of Blue Mound.

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