Historical Maps of Wilmington, Illinois

What stories do these 33 old maps tell about Wilmington's past? From 1892 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 Wilmington's history through maps:

  • Trace Wilmington'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.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Wilmington's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Wilmington, IL maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Wilmington
    1892 Map of Wilmington
    1892 Wilmington
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  2. 1892 Map of Wilmington, 1905 Print
    1892 Map of Wilmington, 1905 Print
    1892 Wilmington
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  3. 1892 Map of Wilmington, 1911 Print
    1892 Map of Wilmington, 1911 Print
    1892 Wilmington
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  4. 1918 Map of Wilmington
    1918 Map of Wilmington
    1918 Wilmington
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  5. 1918 Map of Wilmington
    1918 Map of Wilmington
    1918 Wilmington
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  6. 1918 Map of Wilmington, 1931 Print
    1918 Map of Wilmington, 1931 Print
    1918 Wilmington
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  7. 1918 Map of Wilmington, 1937 Print
    1918 Map of Wilmington, 1937 Print
    1918 Wilmington
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  8. 1918 Map of Wilmington, 1937 Print
    1918 Map of Wilmington, 1937 Print
    1918 Wilmington
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  9. 1953 Map of Symerton, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Symerton, 1955 Print
    1953 Symerton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Symerton, Ballou, and other nearby areas

  10. 1953 Map of Symerton, 1974 Print
    1953 Map of Symerton, 1974 Print
    1953 Symerton
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Symerton, Ballou, and other nearby areas

  11. 1954 Map of Wilmington, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Wilmington, 1955 Print
    1954 Wilmington
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Braidwood, Braceville, and other nearby areas

  12. 1954 Map of Channahon, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Channahon, 1955 Print
    1954 Channahon
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, Channahon, and other nearby areas

  13. 1954 Map of Wilmington, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Wilmington, 1960 Print
    1954 Wilmington
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  14. 1954 Map of Wilmington, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Wilmington, 1965 Print
    1954 Wilmington
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  15. 1954 Map of Channahon, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Channahon, 1966 Print
    1954 Channahon
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, Channahon, and other nearby areas

  16. 1954 Map of Wilmington, 1970 Print
    1954 Map of Wilmington, 1970 Print
    1954 Wilmington
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Braidwood, Braceville, and other nearby areas

  17. 1954 Map of Wilmington, 1974 Print
    1954 Map of Wilmington, 1974 Print
    1954 Wilmington
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Braidwood, Braceville, and other nearby areas

  18. 1954 Map of Channahon, 1974 Print
    1954 Map of Channahon, 1974 Print
    1954 Channahon
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, Channahon, and other nearby areas

  19. 1954 Map of Channahon, 1979 Print
    1954 Map of Channahon, 1979 Print
    1954 Channahon
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, Channahon, and other nearby areas

  20. 1954 Map of Wilmington, 1979 Print
    1954 Map of Wilmington, 1979 Print
    1954 Wilmington
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  21. 1954 Map of Wilmington, 1984 Print
    1954 Map of Wilmington, 1984 Print
    1954 Wilmington
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Braidwood, Braceville, and other nearby areas

  22. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  23. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1974 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  24. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1981 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1981 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  25. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas

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