Old Maps of Allentown, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Allentown. 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 Allentown.


Allentown, IL maps

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  1. 1928 Map of Mackinaw, 1954 Print
    1928 Map of Mackinaw, 1954 Print
    1928 Mackinaw
    1954 Print · USGS
    Tazewell and Woodford Counties thrived as a major rail hub in the late twenties, balancing rich farmland with bustling rail towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of district schools like Science Hill Sch and settlements including Morton, Deer Creek, and Allentown.

  2. 1932 Map of Mackinaw
    1932 Map of Mackinaw
    1932 Mackinaw
    1932 Print · USGS
    Tazewell and Woodford counties are captured here in the early 1930s, showing a landscape tightly organized by rail lines and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local districts like Cottonwood Sch or visit the Mennonite Ch and the Mackinaw Sanitarium.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Peoria
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived as a hub of education and transport during the late sixties, as the new interstate system began to reshape the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Springdale Cem, Bradley University, and the sprawling grounds of Chanute AFB.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Peoria
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived at the intersection of river trade and rail power during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central and Wabash, alongside landmarks like Chanute AFB and Weldon Springs State Park.

  5. 1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Peoria
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived as a rail and highway crossroads during the early sixties, centered on the bustling Illinois River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century layout of Peoria, locate the grounds of Chanute Air Force Base, and follow historic lines like the Toledo Peoria and Western Railway.

  6. 1970 Map of Morton, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Morton, 1972 Print
    1970 Morton
    1972 Print · USGS
    Tazewell County in the early seventies shows the expansion of Morton alongside its long-standing rail networks. Local historians can trace old community landmarks from Allentown to rural burial sites like Buckeye Cem and Walnut Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Peoria
    1985 Map of Peoria
    1985 Peoria
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley and the Tri-County area are captured here in the mid-1980s as industry and infrastructure reshaped the heart of the state. Researchers can trace the grounds of Jubilee College, locate the Stark Mine near Elmwood, or follow the busy tracks of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.

  8. 1989 Map of Peoria
    1989 Map of Peoria
    1989 Peoria
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley thrived as a regional center of industry, education, and transport during the late eighties. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the Peoria and Pekin Union Railway or locate landmarks like Bradley University and the Peoria Air National Guard Base.

  9. 1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Map of Peoria
    1990 Peoria
    1990 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling university campuses. Researchers can trace the legacy of major institutions like Chanute Air Force Base and the University of Illinois alongside regional landmarks such as Sand Ridge State Forest.

  10. 1995 Map of Morton, 1996 Print
    1995 Map of Morton, 1996 Print
    1995 Morton
    1996 Print · USGS
    Morton and the surrounding Illinois countryside are documented here in the mid-1990s as the suburbs and agricultural lands met. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural burial grounds like Walnut Cem and Vaughter Cem or locate the village of Allentown.

  11. 2012 Map of Morton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Morton, 2012 Print
    2012 Morton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Allentown, including Morton, Tremont, and other nearby areas

  12. 2015 Map of Morton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Morton, 2015 Print
    2015 Morton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Allentown, including Morton, Tremont, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Morton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Morton, 2018 Print
    2018 Morton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Allentown, including Morton, Tremont, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of Morton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Morton, 2021 Print
    2021 Morton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Allentown, including Morton, Tremont, and other nearby areas

  15. 2024 Map of Morton, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Morton, 2024 Print
    2024 Morton
    2024 Print · USGS
    Tazewell County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape where established towns and quiet rural hamlets meet. Genealogists can trace family lines across several local burial grounds, including Apostolic Christian Cem and Tennessee Point Cem, while outdoorsmen can locate the Wilman Sportsman Club West Lake.

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