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Old Maps of Parkersburg, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Parkersburg. 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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Parkersburg, IL maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Olney
    1949 Map of Olney
    1949 Olney
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Illinois in the late 1940s is a landscape of thriving rail hubs and scattered oil wells. Genealogists can locate family names and rural landmarks like Sodom Sch, Shields Cem, and the Baltimore and Ohio RR corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Belleville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois during the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape of industrial growth and massive new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central RR through towns like Centralia or locate landmarks such as Emerald Mound and the Looking Glass Prairie.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Belleville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the late fifties reveals a landscape of industrial growth and ancient landmarks before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family names and rural post offices near Centralia, Salem, and the historic Monks Mound.
  10. 1971 Map of West Salem, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of West Salem, 1973 Print
    1971 West Salem
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Illinois reveals its rural character and energy history in the early seventies as the Edwards and Richland County line meets. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family burial sites and country churches, including Bethel Cemetery, Marion Church, and the Moravian Cemetery.
  13. 1986 Map of Olney
    1986 Map of Olney
    1986 Olney
    1986 Print · USGS
    South-central Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of small agricultural towns linked by historic rail lines and prairie preserves. Trace family roots and vanished rail stops near Kinmundy, the Prairie Chicken Sanctuary, and Salem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 2024 Map of West Salem, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of West Salem, 2024 Print
    2024 West Salem
    2024 Print · USGS
    Richland and Edwards counties meet in this 2024 look at West Salem and Parkersburg, showing a landscape of small-town grids and essential water works. Trace local history through the Evangelical Cem and the waters of West Salem New Reservoir.
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