Old Maps of Morrison, Illinois for Metal Detecting

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

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  1. 1934 Map of Morrison
    1934 Map of Morrison
    1934 Morrison
    1934 Print · USGS
    Whiteside County is seen here in the 1930s as a thriving agricultural landscape defined by the Chicago and Northwestern rail line. Researchers can trace rural school districts and family cemeteries such as Union Grove Cemetery, Coleta, and Milledgeville.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1940 Map of Morrison
    1940 Map of Morrison
    1940 Morrison
    1940 Print · USGS
    Whiteside and Carroll counties thrive as a robust agricultural landscape during the late 1930s, defined by the twin engines of the Rock River and major rail lines. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools like Ideal Sch and old cemeteries including Clyde Cem and Bethel Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois in the late fifties shows a landscape of powerful river industry and expanding transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Aurora and Joliet or locate sites like the Elwood Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park.

  5. 1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Dixon
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois in the mid-eighties was a land of river cities and expansive prairies defined by rail lines and private airfields. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oakwood Cem, the Sword Landing Strip, and Sauk Valley College while tracing the C & N W railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1985 Map of Morrison, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Morrison, 1986 Print
    1985 Morrison
    1986 Print · USGS
    Whiteside County is shown in the mid-1980s, centered on the growing community of Morrison. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure, from the Drive-In Theater to outlying settlements like Malvern and Round Grove.

  7. 2012 Map of Morrison, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Morrison, 2012 Print
    2012 Morrison
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Morrison, including Malvern, Unionville, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Morrison, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Morrison, 2015 Print
    2015 Morrison
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Morrison, including Malvern, Unionville, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Morrison, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Morrison, 2018 Print
    2018 Morrison
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Morrison, including Malvern, Unionville, and other nearby areas

  10. 2021 Map of Morrison, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Morrison, 2021 Print
    2021 Morrison
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Morrison, including Malvern, Unionville, and other nearby areas

  11. 2024 Map of Morrison, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Morrison, 2024 Print
    2024 Morrison
    2024 Print · USGS
    Whiteside County is shown here in the 2020s, centered on the historic county seat and its surrounding rural townships. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous sites like Grove Hill Cem, Morrison Mennonite Cem, and the old settlement at Unionville.

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