Historical Maps of Aurora, Illinois

What stories do these 64 old maps tell about Aurora'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 Aurora's history through maps:

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


Aurora, IL maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Joliet
    1892 Map of Joliet
    1892 Joliet
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Joliet, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  2. 1892 Map of Joliet, 1897 Print
    1892 Map of Joliet, 1897 Print
    1892 Joliet
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Joliet, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  3. 1892 Map of Joliet, 1901 Print
    1892 Map of Joliet, 1901 Print
    1892 Joliet
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Joliet, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  4. 1892 Map of Joliet, 1905 Print
    1892 Map of Joliet, 1905 Print
    1892 Joliet
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Joliet, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  5. 1892 Map of Joliet, 1912 Print
    1892 Map of Joliet, 1912 Print
    1892 Joliet
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Joliet, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  6. 1892 Map of Joliet, 1920 Print
    1892 Map of Joliet, 1920 Print
    1892 Joliet
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Joliet, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  7. 1908 Map of Wheaton
    1908 Map of Wheaton
    1908 Wheaton
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Naperville, Elgin, and other nearby areas

  8. 1908 Map of Wheaton, 1916 Print
    1908 Map of Wheaton, 1916 Print
    1908 Wheaton
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Naperville, Elgin, and other nearby areas

  9. 1908 Map of Wheaton, 1924 Print
    1908 Map of Wheaton, 1924 Print
    1908 Wheaton
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Naperville, Elgin, and other nearby areas

  10. 1908 Map of Wheaton, 1941 Print
    1908 Map of Wheaton, 1941 Print
    1908 Wheaton
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Naperville, Elgin, and other nearby areas

  11. 1908 Map of Wheaton, 1949 Print
    1908 Map of Wheaton, 1949 Print
    1908 Wheaton
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Naperville, Elgin, and other nearby areas

  12. 1923 Map of Joliet
    1923 Map of Joliet
    1923 Joliet
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Joliet, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  13. 1923 Map of Joliet
    1923 Map of Joliet
    1923 Joliet
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Joliet, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  14. 1923 Map of Joliet, 1930 Print
    1923 Map of Joliet, 1930 Print
    1923 Joliet
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Joliet, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  15. 1923 Map of Joliet, 1942 Print
    1923 Map of Joliet, 1942 Print
    1923 Joliet
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Joliet, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  16. 1923 Map of Joliet, 1942 Print
    1923 Map of Joliet, 1942 Print
    1923 Joliet
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Joliet, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  17. 1925 Map of Yorkville
    1925 Map of Yorkville
    1925 Yorkville
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Joliet, Plainfield, and other nearby areas

  18. 1925 Map of Yorkville, 1944 Print
    1925 Map of Yorkville, 1944 Print
    1925 Yorkville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Joliet, Plainfield, and other nearby areas

  19. 1932 Map of Geneva
    1932 Map of Geneva
    1932 Geneva
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Elgin, Wayne, and other nearby areas

  20. 1932 Map of Geneva
    1932 Map of Geneva
    1932 Geneva
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Elgin, Wayne, and other nearby areas

  21. 1932 Map of Geneva, 1949 Print
    1932 Map of Geneva, 1949 Print
    1932 Geneva
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Elgin, Wayne, and other nearby areas

  22. 1948 Map of Wheaton, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Wheaton, 1956 Print
    1948 Wheaton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Naperville, Elgin, and other nearby areas

  23. 1948 Map of Geneva, 1964 Print
    1948 Map of Geneva, 1964 Print
    1948 Geneva
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Elgin, Wayne, and other nearby areas

  24. 1950 Map of Aurora North
    1950 Map of Aurora North
    1950 Aurora North
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Batavia, West Chicago, and other nearby areas

  25. 1953 Map of Naperville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Naperville, 1955 Print
    1953 Naperville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora, including Naperville, Wheaton, and other nearby areas

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