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Historical Maps of DeKalb County, Illinois

What stories do these 67 old maps tell about DeKalb County's past? From 1918 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 DeKalb County's history through maps:

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

DeKalb County, IL maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Kirkland
    1918 Map of Kirkland
    1918 Kirkland
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Rockford, Belvidere, and other nearby areas
  3. 1918 Map of Kirkland
    1918 Map of Kirkland
    1918 Kirkland
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Rockford, Belvidere, and other nearby areas
  5. 1918 Map of Kirkland, 1941 Print
    1918 Map of Kirkland, 1941 Print
    1918 Kirkland
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Rockford, Belvidere, and other nearby areas
  7. 1918 Map of Kirkland, 1941 Print
    1918 Map of Kirkland, 1941 Print
    1918 Kirkland
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Rockford, Belvidere, and other nearby areas
  9. 1934 Map of De Kalb, 1965 Print
    1934 Map of De Kalb, 1965 Print
    1934 De Kalb
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including DeKalb, Rochelle, and other nearby areas
  11. 1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 De Kalb
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including DeKalb, Rochelle, and other nearby areas
  13. 1937 Map of Sycamore
    1937 Map of Sycamore
    1937 Sycamore
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas
  15. 1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 De Kalb
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including DeKalb, Rochelle, and other nearby areas
  17. 1937 Map of Sycamore
    1937 Map of Sycamore
    1937 Sycamore
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas
  19. 1938 Map of Genoa
    1938 Map of Genoa
    1938 Genoa
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Sycamore, Genoa, and other nearby areas
  21. 1938 Map of Genoa
    1938 Map of Genoa
    1938 Genoa
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Sycamore, Genoa, and other nearby areas
  23. 1938 Map of Genoa
    1938 Map of Genoa
    1938 Genoa
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Sycamore, Genoa, and other nearby areas
  25. 1948 Map of Sandwich, 1965 Print
    1948 Map of Sandwich, 1965 Print
    1948 Sandwich
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Yorkville, Plano, and other nearby areas
  27. 1950 Map of Sandwich
    1950 Map of Sandwich
    1950 Sandwich
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Yorkville, Plano, and other nearby areas
  29. 1950 Map of Sandwich
    1950 Map of Sandwich
    1950 Sandwich
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Yorkville, Plano, and other nearby areas
  31. 1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Earlville
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Earlville, Leland, and other nearby areas
  33. 1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Earlville
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Earlville, Leland, and other nearby areas
  35. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas
  37. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas
  39. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
  41. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1974 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
  43. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas
  45. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas
  47. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1981 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1981 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
  49. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1981 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1981 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas
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