Historical Maps of Lake County, Illinois

What stories do these 121 old maps tell about Lake County's past? From 1899 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. 1899 Map of Evanston
    1899 Map of Evanston
    1899 Evanston
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Chicago, Evanston, and other nearby areas

  2. 1899 Map of Evanston, 1905 Print
    1899 Map of Evanston, 1905 Print
    1899 Evanston
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Chicago, Evanston, and other nearby areas

  3. 1899 Map of Evanston, 1912 Print
    1899 Map of Evanston, 1912 Print
    1899 Evanston
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Chicago, Evanston, and other nearby areas

  4. 1900 Map of Highwood
    1900 Map of Highwood
    1900 Highwood
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Chicago, Arlington Heights, and other nearby areas

  5. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1905 Print
    1900 Map of Highwood, 1905 Print
    1900 Highwood
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Chicago, Arlington Heights, and other nearby areas

  6. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1910 Print
    1900 Map of Highwood, 1910 Print
    1900 Highwood
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Chicago, Arlington Heights, and other nearby areas

  7. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1913 Print
    1900 Map of Highwood, 1913 Print
    1900 Highwood
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Chicago, Arlington Heights, and other nearby areas

  8. 1900 Map of Highwood, 1920 Print
    1900 Map of Highwood, 1920 Print
    1900 Highwood
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Chicago, Arlington Heights, and other nearby areas

  9. 1906 Map of Waukegan, 1959 Print
    1906 Map of Waukegan, 1959 Print
    1906 Waukegan
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Waukegan, Mundelein, and other nearby areas

  10. 1908 Map of Waukegan
    1908 Map of Waukegan
    1908 Waukegan
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Waukegan, Mundelein, and other nearby areas

  11. 1908 Map of Waukegan, 1914 Print
    1908 Map of Waukegan, 1914 Print
    1908 Waukegan
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Waukegan, Mundelein, and other nearby areas

  12. 1908 Map of Waukegan, 1929 Print
    1908 Map of Waukegan, 1929 Print
    1908 Waukegan
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Waukegan, Mundelein, and other nearby areas

  13. 1908 Map of Waukegan, 1939 Print
    1908 Map of Waukegan, 1939 Print
    1908 Waukegan
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Waukegan, Mundelein, and other nearby areas

  14. 1908 Map of Waukegan, 1939 Print
    1908 Map of Waukegan, 1939 Print
    1908 Waukegan
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Waukegan, Mundelein, and other nearby areas

  15. 1920 Map of Grays Lake
    1920 Map of Grays Lake
    1920 Grays Lake
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Mundelein, Gurnee, and other nearby areas

  16. 1920 Map of Grays Lake, 1953 Print
    1920 Map of Grays Lake, 1953 Print
    1920 Grays Lake
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Mundelein, Gurnee, and other nearby areas

  17. 1920 Map of Grays Lake, 1958 Print
    1920 Map of Grays Lake, 1958 Print
    1920 Grays Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Mundelein, Gurnee, and other nearby areas

  18. 1923 Map of Grays Lake
    1923 Map of Grays Lake
    1923 Grays Lake
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Mundelein, Gurnee, and other nearby areas

  19. 1923 Map of Barrington
    1923 Map of Barrington
    1923 Barrington
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and other nearby areas

  20. 1923 Map of Grays Lake
    1923 Map of Grays Lake
    1923 Grays Lake
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Mundelein, Gurnee, and other nearby areas

  21. 1923 Map of Barrington, 1927 Print
    1923 Map of Barrington, 1927 Print
    1923 Barrington
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and other nearby areas

  22. 1923 Map of Barrington, 1931 Print
    1923 Map of Barrington, 1931 Print
    1923 Barrington
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and other nearby areas

  23. 1923 Map of Grays Lake, 1932 Print
    1923 Map of Grays Lake, 1932 Print
    1923 Grays Lake
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Mundelein, Gurnee, and other nearby areas

  24. 1923 Map of Grays Lake, 1932 Print
    1923 Map of Grays Lake, 1932 Print
    1923 Grays Lake
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Mundelein, Gurnee, and other nearby areas

  25. 1923 Map of Barrington, 1938 Print
    1923 Map of Barrington, 1938 Print
    1923 Barrington
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and other nearby areas

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