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Old Maps of Sangamon County, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 48 historic maps of Sangamon County. 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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  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Sangamon County.

Sangamon County, IL maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Springfield
    1907 Map of Springfield
    1907 Springfield
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1909 Map of Tallula
    1909 Map of Tallula
    1909 Tallula
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Ashland, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1922 Map of Divernon, 1957 Print
    1922 Map of Divernon, 1957 Print
    1922 Divernon
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Woodside, and other nearby areas
  10. 1923 Map of Taylorville, 1961 Print
    1923 Map of Taylorville, 1961 Print
    1923 Taylorville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Taylorville, Kincaid, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1924 Map of Divernon
    1924 Map of Divernon
    1924 Divernon
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Woodside, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1924 Map of Waverly
    1924 Map of Waverly
    1924 Waverly
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Auburn, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1925 Map of Taylorville
    1925 Map of Taylorville
    1925 Taylorville
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Taylorville, Kincaid, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1926 Map of Waverly
    1926 Map of Waverly
    1926 Waverly
    1926 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Auburn, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1930 Map of Springfield
    1930 Map of Springfield
    1930 Springfield
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1940 Map of Tallula, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Tallula, 1956 Print
    1940 Tallula
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Ashland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1940 Map of Springfield, 1959 Print
    1940 Map of Springfield, 1959 Print
    1940 Springfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1950 Map of Springfield West
    1950 Map of Springfield West
    1950 Springfield West
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas
  37. 1950 Map of Springfield East
    1950 Map of Springfield East
    1950 Springfield East
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas
  40. 1954 Map of Niantic, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Niantic, 1955 Print
    1954 Niantic
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Decatur, Harristown, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1954 Map of Mechanicsburg, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Mechanicsburg, 1955 Print
    1954 Mechanicsburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Illiopolis, Mechanicsburg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Decatur, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1961 Map of New City
    1961 Map of New City
    1961 New City
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Rochester, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Decatur, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1961 Map of Chatham, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Chatham, 1962 Print
    1961 Chatham
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Woodside, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1964 Map of Pawnee, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Pawnee, 1966 Print
    1964 Pawnee
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Pawnee, Ellis, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1965 Map of Divernon, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Divernon, 1966 Print
    1965 Divernon
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Auburn, Divernon, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1965 Map of Springfield West, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Springfield West, 1966 Print
    1965 Springfield West
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1965 Map of Springfield East, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Springfield East, 1966 Print
    1965 Springfield East
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1966 Map of Athens, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Athens, 1967 Print
    1966 Athens
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Sherman, Athens, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1966 Map of Williamsville, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Williamsville, 1967 Print
    1966 Williamsville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Sangamon County, including Sherman, Williamsville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
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