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Old Maps of Phelps, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Phelps. 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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Phelps, IL maps

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  1. 1921 Map of Monmouth, 1961 Print
    1921 Map of Monmouth, 1961 Print
    1921 Monmouth
    1961 Print · USGS
    Warren County at the opening of the 1920s reveals a bustling agricultural landscape centered on the rail hub of Monmouth. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of country schools and vanished locales like Coonville, Farmers Academy, and the County Farm.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1923 Map of Monmouth
    1923 Map of Monmouth
    1923 Monmouth
    1923 Print · USGS
    Warren County in the early twenties was a thriving prairie landscape defined by its dense network of rural schools and rail junctions. Researchers can trace dozens of early educational sites like Hickory College and Scotchtown School or locate the historic COUNTY FARM near the hub of Monmouth.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Mississippi River and major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Keokuk or locate the sprawling Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Burlington
    1961 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail economy of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of major hubs like Galesburg and Macomb alongside landmark sites such as the Iowa Ordnance Plant and the historic river town of Nauvoo.
  13. 1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Burlington
    1963 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of the Mississippi and Illinois valleys comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial and academic growth of the region, from the Iowa Ordnance Plant to campuses like Knox College and Western Illinois University.
  16. 1982 Map of Berwick, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Berwick, 1983 Print
    1982 Berwick
    1983 Print · USGS
    Warren County farm country is captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by its rail history and rural townships. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Grade or locate historic burials at Silent Home Cem and Lenox Union Cem.
  19. 1985 Map of Galesburg, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Galesburg, 1986 Print
    1985 Galesburg
    1986 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois in the mid-eighties was a landscape of riverfront forests and industrial rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Galesburg and Monmouth alongside rural landmarks like Stronghurst and the coal operations of the Strip Mine near Canton.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1989 Map of Galesburg
    1989 Map of Galesburg
    1989 Galesburg
    1989 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois in the late eighties reveals a landscape of industrial rail hubs and riverfront timberland. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR through small towns like Stronghurst, London Mills, and Middle Grove (Middlepoint).
  25. 1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Burlington
    1990 Print · USGS
    The tri-state confluence of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is mapped here at the end of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfront heritage of Burlington, Keokuk, and Fort Madison, or locate sites like the Battle of Athens State Historic Site.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1998 Map of Berwick, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Berwick, 2001 Print
    1998 Berwick
    2001 Print · USGS
    Warren County at the close of the twentieth century remains a landscape of small agricultural settlements and rural tradition. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and locate family burial sites at Silent Home Cem or Lenox Union Cem.
  31. 2024 Map of Berwick, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Berwick, 2024 Print
    2024 Berwick
    2024 Print · USGS
    Berwick and the surrounding Warren County prairie are captured here in the 2020s, showing a landscape of deep-rooted agricultural patterns and small rural hamlets. Researchers can locate family sites at Silent Home Cem and Lenox Union Cem or trace the drainage of Cedar Creek.
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