Historical Maps of Illinois
- 1888 Map of Illinois, United States
1888 IllinoisOriginally titled "St. Louis 1888"Published 1888 - 1889 Map of Illinois, United States
1889 IllinoisIncludes Chicago, IL, Indiana, and othersOriginally titled "Chicago 1889"Published 1889 - 1890 Map of Illinois, United States
1890 IllinoisOriginally titled "Des Plaines 1890"Published 1890 - 1890 Map of Illinois, United States
1890 IllinoisOriginally titled "Louisiana 1890"Published 1890 - 1890 Map of Illinois, United States, 1896 Print
1890 IllinoisOriginally titled "Louisiana 1890"Published 1896 - 1890 Map of Illinois, United States, 1905 Print
1890 IllinoisOriginally titled "Louisiana 1890"Published 1905 - 1890 Map of Illinois, United States, 1913 Print
1890 IllinoisOriginally titled "Louisiana 1890"Published 1913 - 1890 Map of Illinois, United States, 1932 Print
1890 IllinoisOriginally titled "Louisiana 1890"Published 1932 - 1891 Map of Illinois, United States
1891 IllinoisIncludes Chicago, IL, Indiana, and othersOriginally titled "Chicago 1891"Published 1891 - 1891 Map of Illinois, United States
1891 IllinoisOriginally titled "Clinton 1891"Published 1891
Top cities of Illinois
Top counties of Illinois
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.