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Historical Maps of Cook County, Illinois

What stories do these 393 old maps tell about Cook County's past? From 1889 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 Cook County's history through maps:

  • Trace Cook County'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 Cook County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Cook County, IL maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Chicago
    1889 Map of Chicago
    1889 Chicago
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cook County, including Chicago, Indiana, and others.

    $29.00+

    Sale $23.20+

  2. 1890 Map of Des Plaines
    1890 Map of Des Plaines
    1890 Des Plaines
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cook County, including Des Plaines, DuPage County, Will County, and others.

    $29.00+

    Sale $23.20+

  3. 1891 Map of Chicago
    1891 Map of Chicago
    1891 Chicago
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cook County, including Chicago, Indiana, and others.

    $29.00+

    Sale $23.20+

  4. 1891 Map of Riverside
    1891 Map of Riverside
    1891 Riverside
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cook County, including Riverside, DuPage County, and others.

    $29.00+

    Sale $23.20+

  5. 1892 Map of Calumet
    1892 Map of Calumet
    1892 Calumet
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cook County, including Indiana, and others.

    $29.00+

    Sale $23.20+

  6. 1892 Map of Joliet
    1892 Map of Joliet
    1892 Joliet
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cook County, including Joliet, DuPage County, and others.

    $29.00+

    Sale $23.20+

  7. 1892 Map of Joliet, 1897 Print
    1892 Map of Joliet, 1897 Print
    1892 Joliet
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cook County, including Joliet, DuPage County, and others.

    $29.00+

    Sale $23.20+

  8. 1892 Map of Joliet, 1901 Print
    1892 Map of Joliet, 1901 Print
    1892 Joliet
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cook County, including Joliet, DuPage County, and others.

    $29.00+

    Sale $23.20+

  9. 1892 Map of Joliet, 1905 Print
    1892 Map of Joliet, 1905 Print
    1892 Joliet
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cook County, including Joliet, DuPage County, and others.

    $29.00+

    Sale $23.20+

  10. 1892 Map of Joliet, 1912 Print
    1892 Map of Joliet, 1912 Print
    1892 Joliet
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cook County, including Joliet, DuPage County, and others.

    $29.00+

    Sale $23.20+

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