Pastmaps logo
Try Pastmaps+

Historical Maps of Lee County, Illinois

What stories do these 66 old maps tell about Lee 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 Lee County's history through maps:

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

Lee County, IL maps

(66)
  1. 1918 Map of Dixon
    1918 Map of Dixon
    1918 Dixon
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Dixon, Oregon, and other nearby areas
  3. 1918 Map of Dixon
    1918 Map of Dixon
    1918 Dixon
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Dixon, Oregon, and other nearby areas
  5. 1918 Map of Dixon, 1950 Print
    1918 Map of Dixon, 1950 Print
    1918 Dixon
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Dixon, Oregon, and other nearby areas
  7. 1930 Map of Woodsung
    1930 Map of Woodsung
    1930 Woodsung
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Dixon, Sterling, 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 Lee 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 Lee County, including DeKalb, Rochelle, and other nearby areas
  13. 1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 De Kalb
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including DeKalb, Rochelle, and other nearby areas
  15. 1946 Map of Sterling, 1969 Print
    1946 Map of Sterling, 1969 Print
    1946 Sterling
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Dixon, Sterling, and other nearby areas
  17. 1948 Map of Sterling
    1948 Map of Sterling
    1948 Sterling
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Dixon, Sterling, and other nearby areas
  19. 1948 Map of Sterling
    1948 Map of Sterling
    1948 Sterling
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Dixon, Sterling, and other nearby areas
  21. 1949 Map of Walnut
    1949 Map of Walnut
    1949 Walnut
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Walnut, Hahnaman, and other nearby areas
  23. 1949 Map of Walnut
    1949 Map of Walnut
    1949 Walnut
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Walnut, Hahnaman, and other nearby areas
  25. 1949 Map of Walnut
    1949 Map of Walnut
    1949 Walnut
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Walnut, Hahnaman, and other nearby areas
  27. 1950 Map of Dixon, 1964 Print
    1950 Map of Dixon, 1964 Print
    1950 Dixon
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Dixon, Oregon, and other nearby areas
  29. 1950 Map of Dixon, 1976 Print
    1950 Map of Dixon, 1976 Print
    1950 Dixon
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Dixon, Oregon, and other nearby areas
  31. 1951 Map of Amboy, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Amboy, 1952 Print
    1951 Amboy
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Amboy, La Moille, and other nearby areas
  33. 1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Earlville
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Earlville, Leland, and other nearby areas
  35. 1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Earlville
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Earlville, Leland, and other nearby areas
  37. 1951 Map of Amboy, 1967 Print
    1951 Map of Amboy, 1967 Print
    1951 Amboy
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Amboy, La Moille, and other nearby areas
  39. 1951 Map of Amboy, 1977 Print
    1951 Map of Amboy, 1977 Print
    1951 Amboy
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Amboy, La Moille, and other nearby areas
  41. 1952 Map of Mendota, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Mendota, 1954 Print
    1952 Mendota
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Mendota, Sublette, and other nearby areas
  43. 1952 Map of Rochelle, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Rochelle, 1954 Print
    1952 Rochelle
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Rochelle, Hillcrest, and other nearby areas
  45. 1952 Map of Mendota, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Mendota, 1954 Print
    1952 Mendota
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Mendota, Sublette, and other nearby areas
  47. 1952 Map of Rochelle, 1970 Print
    1952 Map of Rochelle, 1970 Print
    1952 Rochelle
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Rochelle, Hillcrest, and other nearby areas
  49. 1952 Map of Mendota, 1973 Print
    1952 Map of Mendota, 1973 Print
    1952 Mendota
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Mendota, Sublette, and other nearby areas
Showing maps 1-25 of 66

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Lee County?
  • What is the oldest map of Lee County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Lee County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Lee County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Lee County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Lee County?
  • Where are historical maps of Lee County sourced from?