Old Maps of Ellery, Illinois for Metal Detecting

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

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  1. 1943 Map of Albion, 1969 Print
    1943 Map of Albion, 1969 Print
    1943 Albion
    1969 Print · USGS
    Edwards County and its neighbors are captured here in the 1940s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Little Wabash River and the Southern rail line. Genealogists can locate numerous rural landmarks like Wanbor Cem, Samsville, and the Curtisville Sch.

  2. 1946 Map of Albion
    1946 Map of Albion
    1946 Albion
    1946 Print · USGS
    Edwards and Wayne Counties are shown in the mid-1940s as a thriving network of rural school districts and small rail towns. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near Albion and Bone Gap or locate vanished landmarks like Blacks Store and Beech Bluff Sch.

  3. 1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Belleville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois during the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape of industrial growth and massive new reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central RR through towns like Centralia or locate landmarks such as Emerald Mound and the Looking Glass Prairie.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Belleville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the late fifties reveals a landscape of industrial growth and ancient landmarks before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family names and rural post offices near Centralia, Salem, and the historic Monks Mound.

  5. 1971 Map of Golden Gate, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Golden Gate, 1973 Print
    1971 Golden Gate
    1973 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Illinois in the early 1970s is characterized by the winding oxbows of the Little Wabash River and active riverfront industry. Genealogists can trace several family burial sites including Wilson Cem and Stewart Cem, while historians can locate the Old Iron Bridge and Southern Railway corridor.

  6. 1982 Map of Mount Vernon
    1982 Map of Mount Vernon
    1982 Mount Vernon
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois and Southwestern Indiana meet here during a period of significant regional water management and transit growth. Researchers can trace the development of Rend Lake and locate vanished rail stops along the Southern RR near Bluford and Golden Gate.

  7. 2012 Map of Golden Gate, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Golden Gate, 2012 Print
    2012 Golden Gate
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellery, including Golden Gate, Scottsville, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Golden Gate, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Golden Gate, 2015 Print
    2015 Golden Gate
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellery, including Golden Gate, Scottsville, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Golden Gate, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Golden Gate, 2018 Print
    2018 Golden Gate
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellery, including Golden Gate, Scottsville, and other nearby areas

  10. 2021 Map of Golden Gate, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Golden Gate, 2021 Print
    2021 Golden Gate
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellery, including Golden Gate, Scottsville, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Golden Gate, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Golden Gate, 2024 Print
    2024 Golden Gate
    2024 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Illinois farming country is captured here in the early twenty-first century along the winding Little Wabash River. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites like Antioch Cem and Windland Cem or trace the early community footprints of Golden Gate and Ellery.

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