Old Maps of Pike, Illinois for Metal Detecting

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

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  1. 1890 Map of Louisiana
    1890 Map of Louisiana
    1890 Louisiana
    1890 Print · USGS
    Upper Missouri and Illinois river country in the 1890s is captured here at the height of the steam-rail era. Genealogists can trace family roots through old rural outposts like New Harmony, Prairieville, and the transit hub at Bowling Green.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1937 Map of Bowling Green, 1958 Print
    1937 Map of Bowling Green, 1958 Print
    1937 Bowling Green
    1958 Print · USGS
    Pike County at the height of its rail-and-river era shows a landscape of productive orchards and small rural hamlets. Local researchers can trace the footprint of the Stark Nursery, follow the Chicago and Alton RR, and locate numerous old schools like Vine Hill Sch or the County Farm.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Bowling Green
    1940 Map of Bowling Green
    1940 Bowling Green
    1940 Print · USGS
    Pike County at the end of the Depression reveals a landscape tied to the Mississippi River and a thriving rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks like St Clement, Stark Nursery, and the Noix Creek Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Map of Quincy
    1948 Quincy
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi and Illinois River valleys are captured at a post-war crossroads as rail and river travel met the expanding highway system. Genealogists can trace family settlements from Quincy to Hannibal and smaller towns like Vandalia and Jerseyville.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Quincy
    1967 Print · USGS
    The river and rail corridors of the Illinois-Missouri border are documented here during the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace historic river landings and regional transit hubs from Quincy and Hannibal to smaller settlements like Meredosia and Roodhouse.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1978 Map of Louisiana
    1978 Map of Louisiana
    1978 Louisiana
    1978 Print · USGS
    The river town of Louisiana, Missouri, is shown here in the late seventies at its busy confluence with the Mississippi. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations at Riverview Cem, Bethany Cem, and the historic Meriwether Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1986 Map of Mexico
    1986 Map of Mexico
    1986 Mexico
    1986 Print · USGS
    East Central Missouri in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of steady agricultural towns and the expansive waters of Mark Twain Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side communities like Laddonia and Wellsville or locate family markers at Elwood Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1991 Map of Louisiana, 1995 Print
    1991 Map of Louisiana, 1995 Print
    1991 Louisiana
    1995 Print · USGS
    Louisiana and the Mississippi riverfront are captured here in the early nineties, showcasing a storied Missouri river town. Researchers can trace family plots at Riverview Cem or locate old industrial sites like Quincy Junction and the local Quarry.

  9. 2021 Map of Louisiana, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Louisiana, 2021 Print
    2021 Louisiana
    2021 Print · USGS
    Louisiana and the Mississippi River bottoms are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Family historians can trace local landmarks like Riverview Cem, Bethany Cem, and the river crossing at the Champ Clark Bridge.

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