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Historical Maps of Des Plaines, Illinois

What stories do these 19 old maps tell about Des Plaines's past? From 1900 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 Des Plaines's history through maps:

  • Trace Des Plaines's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Des Plaines's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Des Plaines, IL maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Highwood
    1900 Map of Highwood
    1900 Highwood
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Highwood, Cook County, and others.
  2. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1905 Print
    1900 Map of Highwood, 1905 Print
    1900 Highwood
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Highwood, Cook County, and others.
  3. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1910 Print
    1900 Map of Highwood, 1910 Print
    1900 Highwood
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Highwood, Cook County, and others.
  4. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1913 Print
    1900 Map of Highwood, 1913 Print
    1900 Highwood
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Highwood, Cook County, and others.
  5. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1920 Print
    1900 Map of Highwood, 1920 Print
    1900 Highwood
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Highwood, Cook County, and others.
  6. 1927 Map of Arlington Heights
    1927 Map of Arlington Heights
    1927 Arlington Heights
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Arlington Heights, and others.
  7. 1927 Map of Arlington Heights, 1934 Print
    1927 Map of Arlington Heights, 1934 Print
    1927 Arlington Heights
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Arlington Heights, and others.
  8. 1927 Map of Arlington Heights, 1946 Print
    1927 Map of Arlington Heights, 1946 Print
    1927 Arlington Heights
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Arlington Heights, and others.
  9. 1953 Map of Arlington Heights, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Arlington Heights, 1955 Print
    1953 Arlington Heights
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Plaines, including Arlington Heights, and others.
  10. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    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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