Old Maps of Lena, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Lena. 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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Lena, IL maps

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  1. 1937 Map of Lena
    1937 Map of Lena
    1937 Lena
    1937 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Illinois at the close of the Depression era shows a landscape dense with rural life and rail activity. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Chelsea Ch, Blair Cem, and the Blackhawk Battlefield and Monument.

  2. 1942 Map of Lena, 1963 Print
    1942 Map of Lena, 1963 Print
    1942 Lena
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Illinois is documented here just as the rural rail-and-school network reached its peak. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Eells Sch and historic sites such as the Blackhawk Battlefield and Monument.

  3. 1943 Map of Lena
    1943 Map of Lena
    1943 Lena
    1943 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Illinois during the early years of the war shows a landscape shaped by two major railroads and small farming townships. Genealogists can locate dozens of family-named schools and churches, including Puckett Sch, St Marys Ch, and the Blackhawk Battlefield And Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.

  5. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.

  6. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.

  8. 1971 Map of Pearl City, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Pearl City, 1974 Print
    1971 Pearl City
    1974 Print · USGS
    Pearl City and the surrounding Stephenson County townships are captured here in the early seventies as a mature rail-and-road landscape. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous rural burial grounds like Highland Cem and Grace Cem, or trace the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad.

  9. 1971 Map of Lena, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Lena, 1974 Print
    1971 Lena
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northwest Illinois in the early seventies shows a landscape of river valleys and rail hubs near the state line. Genealogists can trace family sites at Christian Hollow Cem and Manny Cem or explore the growth of Lena and Winslow.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Rockford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois during the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by river valleys and a maturing rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Morseville and Buckhorn Corners while exploring the Rock River valley.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2024 Map of Pearl City, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Pearl City, 2024 Print
    2024 Pearl City
    2024 Print · USGS
    Stephenson County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the village of Pearl City. Researchers can locate several lineage-rich sites including Highland Cem, Babbs Grove Cem, and Lena Burial Park Cem.

  12. 2024 Map of Lena, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Lena, 2024 Print
    2024 Lena
    2024 Print · USGS
    Modern-day Stephenson County retains its historic rural character as seen in this detailed map of Lena and Winslow. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous landmarks like Saint Joseph Cem, Louisa Cem, and Crossroads Cem.

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