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Historical Maps of Des Plaines

Journey back in time with 19 historical maps of Des Plaines, dating from 1900 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Des Plaines 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!
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All Maps (19)

  1. 1900 Map of Des Plaines, IL
    1900 Map of Des Plaines, IL
    1900 Des Plaines
    Includes Des Plaines, IL, Highwood, IL, Cook County, IL, and others
    Originally titled "Highwood 1900"
    Published 1900
  2. 1900 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1905 Print
    1900 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1905 Print
    1900 Des Plaines
    Includes Des Plaines, IL, Highwood, IL, Cook County, IL, and others
    Originally titled "Highwood 1900"
    Published 1905
  3. 1900 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1910 Print
    1900 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1910 Print
    1900 Des Plaines
    Includes Des Plaines, IL, Highwood, IL, Cook County, IL, and others
    Originally titled "Highwood 1900"
    Published 1910
  4. 1900 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1913 Print
    1900 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1913 Print
    1900 Des Plaines
    Includes Des Plaines, IL, Highwood, IL, Cook County, IL, and others
    Originally titled "Highwood 1900"
    Published 1913
  5. 1900 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1920 Print
    1900 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1920 Print
    1900 Des Plaines
    Includes Des Plaines, IL, Highwood, IL, Cook County, IL, and others
    Originally titled "Highwood 1900"
    Published 1920
  6. 1927 Map of Des Plaines, IL
    1927 Map of Des Plaines, IL
    1927 Des Plaines
    Includes Des Plaines, IL, Arlington Heights, IL, and others
    Originally titled "Arlington Heights 1927"
    Published 1927
  7. 1927 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1934 Print
    1927 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1934 Print
    1927 Des Plaines
    Includes Des Plaines, IL, Arlington Heights, IL, and others
    Originally titled "Arlington Heights 1927"
    Published 1934
  8. 1927 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1946 Print
    1927 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1946 Print
    1927 Des Plaines
    Includes Des Plaines, IL, Arlington Heights, IL, and others
    Originally titled "Arlington Heights 1927"
    Published 1946
  9. 1953 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1955 Print
    1953 Des Plaines
    Includes Des Plaines, IL, Arlington Heights, IL, and others
    Originally titled "Arlington Heights 1953"
    Published 1955
  10. 1958 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Des Plaines, IL, 1971 Print
    1958 Des Plaines
    Includes Des Plaines, IL, Racine, WI, Illinois, and others
    Originally titled "Racine 1958"
    Published 1971
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Frequently asked questions about Des Plaines historical maps

  • 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 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.