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Old Maps of Seneca, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 20 historic maps of Seneca. 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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Seneca, IL maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Marseilles
    1892 Map of Marseilles
    1892 Marseilles
    1892 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County at the close of the nineteenth century showcases a bustling corridor of river commerce and rail expansion. Trace the historic path of the Illinois and Michigan Canal through Marseilles or locate early settlements like Norway and Stavanger.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1916 Map of Marseilles
    1916 Map of Marseilles
    1916 Marseilles
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the early twentieth century shows a busy network of canals, electric railways, and rural schools. Trace the early layout of Marseilles, the Michigan Canal, and dozens of local landmarks like Norway and the Fox River Academy.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1940 Map of Marseilles, 1958 Print
    1940 Map of Marseilles, 1958 Print
    1940 Marseilles
    1958 Print · USGS
    LaSalle and Grundy counties appear here during the transition from the canal era to the railway age. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named school sites like Ness School and Barry School or locate the village of Stavanger.
  10. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois in the late fifties shows a landscape of powerful river industry and expanding transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Aurora and Joliet or locate sites like the Elwood Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park.
  16. 1970 Map of Marseilles, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Marseilles, 1972 Print
    1970 Marseilles
    1972 Print · USGS
    Marseilles stood as a vital river and rail hub in the early seventies, dominated by the Illinois River corridor and its industrial infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous rural sites like Riverview Cem, Galloway Cem, and Parkview Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1970 Map of Seneca, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Seneca, 1972 Print
    1970 Seneca
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Seneca riverfront and its industrial corridor are captured here during the 1970s. Researchers can trace the path of the Illinois and Michigan Canal (Abandoned) and locate the U.S. Govt Reservation and the village of Langham.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Ottawa
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the mid-1980s shows a landscape balancing river commerce with sprawling energy and mining operations. Researchers can trace the layout of mining towns like Coal City or find family landmarks such as Oakwood Memorial Cem and Smiths Mound.
  25. 1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Ottawa
    1991 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois in the early nineties remains a vital corridor of river commerce and heavy rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of industrial mining near Morris or explore the river-bluff geography of Starved Rock State Park and Buffalo Rock.
  28. 1994 Map of Marseilles
    1994 Map of Marseilles
    1994 Marseilles
    1994 Print · USGS
    Marseilles and the Illinois River valley are shown in the mid-1990s as a hub of state infrastructure and local history. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites like Old Brumbach Cem and Galloway Cem near the abandoned Illinois and Michigan Canal.
  31. 2012 Map of Seneca, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Seneca, 2012 Print
    2012 Seneca
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Seneca, including Nettle Creek Township, Miller Township, and other nearby areas
  34. 2012 Map of Marseilles, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Marseilles, 2012 Print
    2012 Marseilles
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Seneca, including Marseilles, Miller Township, and other nearby areas
  37. 2015 Map of Seneca, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Seneca, 2015 Print
    2015 Seneca
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Seneca, including Nettle Creek Township, Miller Township, and other nearby areas
  40. 2015 Map of Marseilles, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Marseilles, 2015 Print
    2015 Marseilles
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Seneca, including Marseilles, Miller Township, and other nearby areas
  43. 2018 Map of Marseilles, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Marseilles, 2018 Print
    2018 Marseilles
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Seneca, including Marseilles, Miller Township, and other nearby areas
  46. 2018 Map of Seneca, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Seneca, 2018 Print
    2018 Seneca
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Seneca, including Nettle Creek Township, Miller Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2021 Map of Seneca, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Seneca, 2021 Print
    2021 Seneca
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Seneca, including Nettle Creek Township, Miller Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2021 Map of Marseilles, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Marseilles, 2021 Print
    2021 Marseilles
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Seneca, including Marseilles, Miller Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2024 Map of Marseilles, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Marseilles, 2024 Print
    2024 Marseilles
    2024 Print · USGS
    Centered on the Illinois River valley in the early twenty-first century, this map shows the critical junction of river navigation and military training. Genealogists can locate family sites like Shaver Cem or trace the industrial borders of the NG Marseilles training area.
  58. 2024 Map of Seneca, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Seneca, 2024 Print
    2024 Seneca
    2024 Print · USGS
    The river and canal corridor at the LaSalle-Grundy border is shown here in its modern context. Researchers can trace the path of the historic I & M Canal through Seneca and locate landmarks like Mount Calvary Cem and Langham.
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