Old Maps of Rochester, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Rochester. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • 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 Rochester.


Rochester, IL maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Springfield
    1907 Map of Springfield
    1907 Springfield
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1922 Map of Divernon, 1957 Print
    1922 Map of Divernon, 1957 Print
    1922 Divernon
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Woodside, and other nearby areas

  3. 1924 Map of Divernon
    1924 Map of Divernon
    1924 Divernon
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Woodside, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1930 Map of Springfield
    1930 Map of Springfield
    1930 Springfield
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1940 Map of Springfield, 1959 Print
    1940 Map of Springfield, 1959 Print
    1940 Springfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1950 Map of Springfield East
    1950 Map of Springfield East
    1950 Springfield East
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas

  7. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Decatur, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1961 Map of New City
    1961 Map of New City
    1961 New City
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, New City, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Decatur, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1965 Map of Springfield East, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Springfield East, 1966 Print
    1965 Springfield East
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1985 Map of Springfield
    1985 Map of Springfield
    1985 Springfield
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Decatur, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1998 Map of Springfield East, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Springfield East, 2000 Print
    1998 Springfield East
    2000 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas

  13. 1998 Map of New City, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of New City, 2000 Print
    1998 New City
    2000 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, New City, and other nearby areas

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