Historical Maps of Des Plaines, Illinois

1. 1900 Map of Highwood

   

   1900 Highwood

   1900 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Highwood, Cook County, and others.

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2. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1905 Print

   

   1900 Highwood

   1905 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Highwood, Cook County, and others.

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3. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1910 Print

   

   1900 Highwood

   1910 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Highwood, Cook County, and others.

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4. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1913 Print

   

   1900 Highwood

   1913 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Highwood, Cook County, and others.

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5. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1920 Print

   

   1900 Highwood

   1920 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Highwood, Cook County, and others.

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6. 1927 Map of Arlington Heights

   

   1927 Arlington Heights

   1927 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Arlington Heights, and others.

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7. 1927 Map of Arlington Heights, 1934 Print

   

   1927 Arlington Heights

   1934 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Arlington Heights, and others.

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8. 1927 Map of Arlington Heights, 1946 Print

   

   1927 Arlington Heights

   1946 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Arlington Heights, and others.

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9. 1953 Map of Arlington Heights, 1955 Print

   

   1953 Arlington Heights

   1955 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Arlington Heights, and others.

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10. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print

    

    1958 Racine

    1971 Print · USGS

    Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Racine, Illinois, and others.

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Frequently asked questions

• Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of Des Plaines?

  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 Des Plaines important for research and professional purposes?

  Historical maps of Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines?

  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 Des Plaines'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 Des Plaines?

  Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 19 maps available specifically for Des Plaines. 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines in your collection?

  The oldest map of Des Plaines in our collection is from 1900.
• How can I download a map of Des Plaines?

  Every map in our collection can be downloaded for a small fee as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use. Simply click the "Download" button on any map page.