Old Maps of Rockport, Illinois for Metal Detecting

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

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  1. 1931 Map of Barry
    1931 Map of Barry
    1931 Barry
    1931 Print · USGS
    Pike County bottomlands along the Mississippi River are shown here in the late twenties and early thirties, just as drainage projects transformed the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school locations like Guss Sch and Munger Sch, or find family burials at Money Cem and Blackjack Cem.

  2. 1936 Map of Barry
    1936 Map of Barry
    1936 Barry
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley in the mid-1930s reveals a complex network of island chutes and railroad settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace old river crossings like Stouts Ford and find vanished local school districts such as Love Sch and Hawk Creek Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Barry
    1944 Map of Barry
    1944 Barry
    1944 Print · USGS
    Pike County's river-bottoms and bluffs are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the complex interaction between the river and the rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school locations like Wilke Chapel Sch and Buckeye Sch, or explore old landings such as Cincinnati Landing.
    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 Rockport
    1978 Map of Rockport
    1978 Rockport
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River bottomlands in the late seventies reveal an intricate network of drainage ditches and family-owned lands near Rockport. Researchers can trace old cemeteries like Hornback Cem, find the Stillhouse landmark, and explore the islands of the Ted Shanks State Wildlife Management Area.

  7. 1986 Map of Quincy
    1986 Map of Quincy
    1986 Quincy
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region along the Mississippi River comes into focus during the mid-1980s. Researchers can trace the legacy of river towns and rail hubs like Quincy and Monroe City or locate landmarks such as Mount Olive Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1991 Map of Rockport, 1995 Print
    1991 Map of Rockport, 1995 Print
    1991 Rockport
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River bottomlands near Rockport appear here in the early nineties, showing a complex network of levees and conservation lands. Trace local family history and rural geography through Brewster Cem, the Stillhouse, and The Sny.

  9. 2024 Map of Rockport, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Rockport, 2024 Print
    2024 Rockport
    2024 Print · USGS
    Modern Pike County river life meets deep family roots in this recent survey of the Illinois riverbanks. Researchers can trace land tracts near the Mississippi River and locate secluded family plots like Wallace Farm Cem and Samuel Taylor Cem.

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