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Old Maps of Harris, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Harris. 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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Harris, IL maps

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  1. 1937 Map of Monticello
    1937 Map of Monticello
    1937 Monticello
    1937 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1930s, this portion of Piatt and DeWitt counties was a bustling corridor of rail lines and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Campground Cem or trace the vanished district schools like Watson Sch and Harmony Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1943 Map of Monticello
    1943 Map of Monticello
    1943 Monticello
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois at the height of the Second World War reveals a landscape of thriving rail towns and rural school districts. You can trace the path of the Wabash railroad through White Heath or locate family roots at Kentucky Ch and Greenleaf Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 1979 Map of Mansfield, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Mansfield, 1980 Print
    1979 Mansfield
    1980 Print · USGS
    Mansfield and the surrounding Illinois prairie are shown during the late 1970s as a junction for the CONRAIL and NORFOLK AND WESTERN railroads. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Mackey Cem, Bethel Ch, and numerous private runways including the Weidner Landing Field.
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 2024 Map of Mansfield, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Mansfield, 2024 Print
    2024 Mansfield
    2024 Print · USGS
    The village of Mansfield and the rural reaches of Piatt County are captured here during the 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Mansfield Cem and Mackey Cem or locate the smaller hubs of Galesville and Harris.
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