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Old Maps of Illinois

Explore old maps of Illinois, spanning from 1888 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

What you can do with these maps:

  • See how Illinois changed over time: Compare historical maps to modern-day views to trace roads, homesites, rail lines & more.
  • View detailed metadata: Each map includes creators, publishers, year, scale, and archive source.
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  • Trusted historical sources: Maps sourced from the USGS, Library of Congress, and other archives.
  • Access maps your way: View online, download high-res files, or order prints for personal or research use.

Start exploring old maps of Illinois to uncover forgotten places, hidden landmarks, and the deep history beneath your feet.

Illinois maps

  1. 1888 Map of St. Louis
    1888 Map of St. Louis
    1888 St. Louis
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including St. Louis, Belleville, and other nearby areas
  3. 1889 Map of Chicago
    1889 Map of Chicago
    1889 Chicago
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Chicago, Cicero, and other nearby areas
  5. 1890 Map of Louisiana
    1890 Map of Louisiana
    1890 Louisiana
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Bowling Green, Vandalia, and other nearby areas
  7. 1890 Map of Des Plaines
    1890 Map of Des Plaines
    1890 Des Plaines
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Joliet, Oak Lawn, and other nearby areas
  9. 1891 Map of Davenport
    1891 Map of Davenport
    1891 Davenport
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Davenport, Moline, and other nearby areas
  11. 1891 Map of Chicago
    1891 Map of Chicago
    1891 Chicago
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Chicago, Cicero, and other nearby areas
  13. 1891 Map of Riverside
    1891 Map of Riverside
    1891 Riverside
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Chicago, Cicero, and other nearby areas
  15. 1891 Map of Clinton
    1891 Map of Clinton
    1891 Clinton
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Clinton, Camanche, and other nearby areas
  17. 1892 Map of Morris
    1892 Map of Morris
    1892 Morris
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Channahon, Morris, and other nearby areas
  19. 1892 Map of Marseilles
    1892 Map of Marseilles
    1892 Marseilles
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Marseilles, Serena, and other nearby areas
  21. 1892 Map of Joliet
    1892 Map of Joliet
    1892 Joliet
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
  23. 1892 Map of Calumet
    1892 Map of Calumet
    1892 Calumet
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Chicago, Hammond, and other nearby areas
  25. 1892 Map of Goose Lake
    1892 Map of Goose Lake
    1892 Goose Lake
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Clinton, Camanche, and other nearby areas
  27. 1892 Map of Savanna
    1892 Map of Savanna
    1892 Savanna
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Savanna, Sabula, and other nearby areas
  29. 1892 Map of Wilmington
    1892 Map of Wilmington
    1892 Wilmington
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas
  31. 1892 Map of Ottawa
    1892 Map of Ottawa
    1892 Ottawa
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Dayton, Naplate, and other nearby areas
  33. 1892 Map of Leclaire
    1892 Map of Leclaire
    1892 Leclaire
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Davenport, Moline, and other nearby areas
  35. 1893 Map of Calumet
    1893 Map of Calumet
    1893 Calumet
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Chicago, Hammond, and other nearby areas
  37. 1893 Map of Riverside
    1893 Map of Riverside
    1893 Riverside
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Chicago, Cicero, and other nearby areas
  39. 1893 Map of Leclaire
    1893 Map of Leclaire
    1893 Leclaire
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Davenport, Moline, and other nearby areas
  41. 1893 Map of Brodhead
    1893 Map of Brodhead
    1893 Brodhead
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Brodhead, Orfordville, and other nearby areas
  43. 1893 Map of Lacon
    1893 Map of Lacon
    1893 Lacon
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Henry, Lacon, and other nearby areas
  45. 1893 Map of Hennepin
    1893 Map of Hennepin
    1893 Hennepin
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Princeton, Tiskilwa, and other nearby areas
  47. 1893 Map of Metamora
    1893 Map of Metamora
    1893 Metamora
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Chillicothe, Metamora, and other nearby areas
  49. 1893 Map of Dunlap
    1893 Map of Dunlap
    1893 Dunlap
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Illinois, including Peoria, Chillicothe, and other nearby areas
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