Old Maps of Erie, Illinois for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Erie. 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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Erie, IL maps
(12)- 1899 Map of Clinton
1899 Clinton1899 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River valley comes alive in the late 1890s, capturing the river-and-rail economy of Iowa and Illinois before modern channelization. Genealogists and historians can trace early townships and river landings, finding precise locations for Low Moor, Folletts, and Pink Prairie.5 unique versions available - 1952 Map of Erie, 1953 Print
1952 Erie1953 Print · USGSWhiteside and Henry counties are mapped here in the early fifties, showing a rural river-bound landscape along the Rock River. Local historians can trace family roots at Pink Prairie Cem or locate the site of the Old Stage Line Monument and Kingsbury Sch.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
1958 Davenport1968 Print · USGSEastern Iowa and western Illinois thrive along the river during the late fifties, defined by the industrial Quad Cities and a robust rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Oasis and Stanwood or along the Cedar River.2 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Davenport
1961 Davenport1961 Print · USGSThe Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of major railroads and find river landmarks like Rock Island Arsenal, Huron Island, and the Coralville Reservoir. - 1962 Map of Davenport
1962 Davenport1962 Print · USGSThe Quad Cities and the Mississippi River corridor are shown at their industrial peak just before the interstate era fully transformed the region. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and find landmarks like the Rock Island Arsenal and Wild Cat Den State Park. - 1982 Map of Erie
1982 Erie1982 Print · USGSWhiteside County's river-bottom lands are captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the bend of the Rock River. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Smack Cem and Sandytown Cem or trace the rural routes connecting Newton Corners and Fenton. - 1984 Map of Davenport, 1985 Print
1984 Davenport1985 Print · USGSThe Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and conservation converged along the Mississippi. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through Stender Church, Oxford Mills, and the Elmwood Cem burial grounds.2 unique versions available - 2012 Map of Erie, 2012 Print
2012 Erie2012 Print · USGSCovers Erie, including Fenton, Newton Corners, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Erie, 2015 Print
2015 Erie2015 Print · USGSCovers Erie, including Fenton, Newton Corners, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Erie, 2018 Print
2018 Erie2018 Print · USGSCovers Erie, including Fenton, Newton Corners, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Erie, 2021 Print
2021 Erie2021 Print · USGSCovers Erie, including Fenton, Newton Corners, and other nearby areas - 2024 Map of Erie, 2024 Print
2024 Erie2024 Print · USGSWhiteside County's river-fed prairie is captured here as the modern era meets historic settlement patterns along the Rock River. Trace family sites at Smack Cem and Fenton Cem, or explore the rural landscape around Erie and Newton Corners.
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