Historical Maps of Illinois
Journey back in time with 4,186 historical maps of Illinois, dating from 1888 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Illinois through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Every map in our collection is also available for purchase as a framed or unframed museum-quality print for those interested interested in bringing a part of history into their home. Begin your historical adventure now!
Illinois maps (4,186)
Top cities of Illinois
- Chicago Historical Maps
- Rockford Historical Maps
- Round Lake Beach Historical Maps
- Peoria Historical Maps
- Aurora Historical Maps
- Springfield Historical Maps
Top counties of Illinois
- Cook County Historical Maps
- DuPage County Historical Maps
- Lake County Historical Maps
- Will County Historical Maps
- Kane County Historical Maps
- McHenry County Historical Maps
Frequently asked questions about Illinois historical maps
Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of Illinois?
Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.
Why are historical maps of Illinois important for research and professional purposes?
Historical maps of Illinois offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.
What types of historical maps are available for Illinois?
Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into Illinois's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.
What advanced features do you offer for professional use?
We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.
How can I find a specific historical map of Illinois?
Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 4,186 maps available specifically for Illinois. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.
How can I contribute a historical map of Illinois that's not in your collection?
We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.
What is the oldest map of Illinois in your collection?
The oldest map of Illinois in our collection is from 1888.
How can I download a map of Illinois?
Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.