Old Maps of Braidwood, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Braidwood. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Braidwood.


Braidwood, IL maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Wilmington
    1892 Map of Wilmington
    1892 Wilmington
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Braidwood, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1918 Map of Wilmington
    1918 Map of Wilmington
    1918 Wilmington
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Braidwood, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1923 Map of Herscher, 1959 Print
    1923 Map of Herscher, 1959 Print
    1923 Herscher
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Braidwood, including Herscher, Braceville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1925 Map of Herscher
    1925 Map of Herscher
    1925 Herscher
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Braidwood, including Herscher, Braceville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Wilmington, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Wilmington, 1955 Print
    1954 Wilmington
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Braidwood, including Wilmington, Braceville, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Wilmington, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Wilmington, 1960 Print
    1954 Wilmington
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Braidwood, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Braidwood, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Braidwood, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  9. 1973 Map of Essex, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Essex, 1975 Print
    1973 Essex
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Braidwood, including Braceville, Essex, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Ottawa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Braidwood, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  11. 1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Ottawa
    1991 Print · USGS
    Covers Braidwood, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  12. 1993 Map of Wilmington, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Wilmington, 1994 Print
    1993 Wilmington
    1994 Print · USGS
    Covers Braidwood, including Wilmington, Braceville, and other nearby areas

  13. 1999 Map of Wilmington, 2002 Print
    1999 Map of Wilmington, 2002 Print
    1999 Wilmington
    2002 Print · USGS
    Covers Braidwood, including Wilmington, Braceville, and other nearby areas

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