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Historical Maps of Lake County, Illinois

What stories do these 200 old maps tell about Lake 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 Lake County's history through maps:

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

Lake County, IL maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Chicago
    1889 Map of Chicago
    1889 Chicago
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Chicago, Indiana, and others.
  2. 1891 Map of Chicago
    1891 Map of Chicago
    1891 Chicago
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Chicago, Indiana, and others.
  3. 1892 Map of Calumet
    1892 Map of Calumet
    1892 Calumet
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Cook County, Indiana, and others.
  4. 1893 Map of Calumet
    1893 Map of Calumet
    1893 Calumet
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Cook County, Indiana, and others.
  5. 1900 Map of Calumet
    1900 Map of Calumet
    1900 Calumet
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Cook County, Indiana, and others.
  6. 1900 Map of Chicago
    1900 Map of Chicago
    1900 Chicago
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Chicago, Indiana, and others.
  7. 1900 Map of Highwood
    1900 Map of Highwood
    1900 Highwood
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Highwood, Cook County, and others.
  8. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1905 Print
    1900 Map of Highwood, 1905 Print
    1900 Highwood
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Highwood, Cook County, and others.
  9. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1910 Print
    1900 Map of Highwood, 1910 Print
    1900 Highwood
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Highwood, Cook County, and others.
  10. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1913 Print
    1900 Map of Highwood, 1913 Print
    1900 Highwood
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake County, including Highwood, Cook County, and others.
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