Historical Maps of Shannon, Illinois

What stories do these 14 old maps tell about Shannon's past? From 1942 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Shannon's history through maps:

  • Trace Shannon's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Shannon's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Shannon, IL maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Forreston, 1965 Print
    1942 Map of Forreston, 1965 Print
    1942 Forreston
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shannon, including Forreston, Stephenson County, and others.

  2. 1942 Map of Forreston, 1972 Print
    1942 Map of Forreston, 1972 Print
    1942 Forreston
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shannon, including Forreston, Stephenson County, and others.

  3. 1945 Map of Forreston
    1945 Map of Forreston
    1945 Forreston
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shannon, including Forreston, Stephenson County, and others.

  4. 1945 Map of Forreston
    1945 Map of Forreston
    1945 Forreston
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shannon, including Forreston, Stephenson County, and others.

  5. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shannon, including Rockford, Wisconsin, and others.

  6. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shannon, including Rockford, Wisconsin, and others.

  7. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shannon, including Rockford, Wisconsin, and others.

  8. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shannon, including Rockford, Wisconsin, and others.

  9. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1981 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1981 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shannon, including Rockford, Wisconsin, and others.

  10. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1986 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1986 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shannon, including Rockford, Wisconsin, and others.

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