Old Maps of Manhattan, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Manhattan. 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 Manhattan.


Manhattan, IL maps

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

  3. 1929 Map of Brisbane
    1929 Map of Brisbane
    1929 Brisbane
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including New Lenox, Frankfort, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1949 Map of Peotone
    1949 Map of Peotone
    1949 Peotone
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including New Lenox, Frankfort, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Manhattan, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Manhattan, 1955 Print
    1953 Manhattan
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including New Lenox, Frankfort, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Elwood, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Elwood, 1955 Print
    1953 Elwood
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Chicago, Joliet, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Wilmington, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Wilmington, 1960 Print
    1954 Wilmington
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Chicago
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Chicago, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  10. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  12. 1984 Map of Kankakee, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Kankakee, 1985 Print
    1984 Kankakee
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Kankakee, Valparaiso, and other nearby areas

  13. 1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Ottawa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  14. 1990 Map of Manhattan, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Manhattan, 1991 Print
    1990 Manhattan
    1991 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including New Lenox, Frankfort, and other nearby areas

  15. 1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Ottawa
    1991 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  16. 1991 Map of Kankakee
    1991 Map of Kankakee
    1991 Kankakee
    1991 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Kankakee, Valparaiso, and other nearby areas

  17. 1993 Map of Elwood, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Elwood, 1994 Print
    1993 Elwood
    1994 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  18. 1999 Map of Elwood, 2002 Print
    1999 Map of Elwood, 2002 Print
    1999 Elwood
    2002 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

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