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Old Maps of Piatt, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Piatt. 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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Piatt, IL maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Bement, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Bement, 1956 Print
    1955 Bement
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois prairie life revolved around rail junctions and rural townships in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Willow Branch Cem or Asbury Ch, while following the lines of the Wabash and Baltimore and Ohio railroads.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the mid-twentieth century shows a landscape defined by industrial rail hubs and the creation of large reservoirs. Researchers can trace historic corridors like the Penn Central or locate landmarks such as Lincoln Log Cabin State Park and Lake Springfield.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail lines and prairie commerce centered on the state capital. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate connections between Springfield, Decatur, and dozens of smaller settlements like Nokomis and Arcola.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1975 Map of Bement NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Bement NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Bement NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Piatt County farmland and the village of Bement are captured in this mid-1970s aerial study. Researchers can examine the town's residential footprint at Bement and trace the original field patterns along the winding Lake Fork.
  13. 1983 Map of Bement
    1983 Map of Bement
    1983 Bement
    1983 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farmland surrounds the village of Bement in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape shaped by rail and drainage. Trace local history at the Bement Cem and follow the Norfolk and Western line across the prairie.
  16. 1985 Map of Decatur
    1985 Map of Decatur
    1985 Decatur
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farming and rail hubs thrive in the mid-1980s as Decatur anchors a sprawling network of track and timber. Trace the paths of the Sangamon River and the Illinois Central Gulf RR through old towns like Cerro Gordo and Bement.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1998 Map of Bement, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Bement, 2003 Print
    1998 Bement
    2003 Print · USGS
    Bement and the surrounding Piatt County prairie are captured here at the close of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace land use from Allerton State Park to the village center, including landmarks like Bement Cem and Wilson Park.
  22. 2012 Map of Bement, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bement, 2012 Print
    2012 Bement
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Piatt, including Bement, Bodmann, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Bement, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bement, 2015 Print
    2015 Bement
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Piatt, including Bement, Bodmann, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Bement, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bement, 2018 Print
    2018 Bement
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Piatt, including Bement, Bodmann, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Bement, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bement, 2021 Print
    2021 Bement
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Piatt, including Bement, Bodmann, and other nearby areas
  34. 2024 Map of Bement, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Bement, 2024 Print
    2024 Bement
    2024 Print · USGS
    Bement and the surrounding Piatt County prairie are captured in this recent survey, showcasing the enduring grid of central Illinois farm country. Researchers can trace the village street plan from Park Cir to Bement Cem, or locate the Triple Creek Airport along Lake Fork.
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