Old Maps of Manchester, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Manchester. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Manchester.


Manchester, IL maps

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  1. 1924 Map of Winchester
    1924 Map of Winchester
    1924 Winchester
    1924 Print · USGS
    Scott and Morgan counties are shown here during the early twenties as a thriving network of small-town rail stops and rural schools. Genealogists can locate dozens of local landmarks like Oak Grove School, Seminary School, and the junction at Winchester.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1926 Map of Winchester
    1926 Map of Winchester
    1926 Winchester
    1926 Print · USGS
    Scott and Morgan counties are shown in the mid-twenties, revealing a landscape of small agricultural villages and decentralized country schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Strawns Grove School, the Poor Farm, or the rail depot at Alsey.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1983 Map of Manchester
    1983 Map of Manchester
    1983 Manchester
    1983 Print · USGS
    Manchester and Murrayville are captured here in the early eighties as agricultural and rail hubs. Trace the path of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad or locate rural landmarks like East Union Church and Bethel Cemetery.

  6. 1985 Map of Meredosia, 1988 Print
    1985 Map of Meredosia, 1988 Print
    1985 Meredosia
    1988 Print · USGS
    West Central Illinois in the mid-eighties was a landscape of deep-rooted river towns and historic educational institutions. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties through Diamond Grove Cem, locate MacMurray College in Jacksonville, or study the river engineering at La Grange Lock and Dam.

  7. 1990 Map of Meredosia
    1990 Map of Meredosia
    1990 Meredosia
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley and its surrounding farm towns are captured here in the 1990s. Trace the intricate rail lines of the Norfolk Southern Railway and find local landmarks like Diamond Grove Cem or the Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge.

  8. 2024 Map of Manchester, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Manchester, 2024 Print
    2024 Manchester
    2024 Print · USGS
    The agricultural borders of Scott, Morgan, and Greene counties are detailed here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds, including Old Manchester Cem, Bethel Cem, and Canatsey Cem.

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