Old Maps of Barrington Hills, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Barrington Hills with 32 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Barrington Hills has changed over the decades.


Barrington Hills, IL maps

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  1. 1923 Map of Barrington
    1923 Map of Barrington
    1923 Barrington
    1923 Print · USGS
    Northwest of Chicago in the early twenties, these townships were a network of farm-to-market roads and lakefront resorts. Trace the early boundaries of the Cook County Forest Preserve and find long-gone rural landmarks like Speeck Resort or Quentins Corners.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Elgin
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the surrounding Kane County prairie are captured here during the mid-twenties, a time of established rail lines and manufacturing growth. Genealogists can trace early twentieth-century schools and junctions like Munshawville School, Pingree Grove, and Hickory Grove School.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1935 Map of Barrington, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Barrington, 1958 Print
    1935 Barrington
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Illinois appears here in the decades following the first World War as rural townships began to shift toward a suburban future. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous district schools and local landmarks like St Johns Church, Lake Zurich, and Fox River Grove.

  4. 1940 Map of Elgin, 1957 Print
    1940 Map of Elgin, 1957 Print
    1940 Elgin
    1957 Print · USGS
    Kane and McHenry Counties at the start of the 1940s reveal a landscape of bustling river towns and quiet prairie schools. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Munshawville School, the State Hospital, and the rail junction at Huntley.

  5. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.

  6. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.

  7. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1960 Map of Barrington, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Barrington, 1962 Print
    1960 Barrington
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the emerging suburban corridors of Cook and Lake Counties are captured here at the dawn of the 1960s. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Evergreen Cem, St Ann Sch, and the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Streamwood, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Streamwood, 1962 Print
    1961 Streamwood
    1962 Print · USGS
    The developing suburbs of the Chicago fringe are seen here in the early sixties as townships like Hanover and Barrington evolve. Researchers can trace the legacy of local institutions like Mission Chapel, New Era Sch, and the Drive-in Theater.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1961 Map of Barrington, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Barrington, 1965 Print
    1961 Barrington
    1965 Print · USGS
    The northwest Chicago suburbs were in the midst of a massive post-war building boom in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Hoffman Estates and Inverness, or locate landmarks like Arlington Park Racetrack and St Michael Cemetery.

  11. 1962 Map of Crystal Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Crystal Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Crystal Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    Crystal Lake and the Fox River valley are captured in the early sixties as suburban development began to fill the landscape between established towns. Researchers can trace mid-century growth through local landmarks like St Marys Seminary, the Crystal Lake Airport, and Union Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1962 Map of Elgin, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Elgin, 1965 Print
    1962 Elgin
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the expanding Chicago suburbs are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Washington Church Cemetery, the Elgin Academy, and the State Hospital Cemetery.

  13. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.

  14. 1981 Map of Elgin
    1981 Map of Elgin
    1981 Elgin
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown in the early eighties as suburban growth meets glacial terrain. Trace the paths of the Milwaukee Road through Harvard or explore the wetlands of Volo Bog State Natural Area.

  15. 1992 Map of Crystal Lake
    1992 Map of Crystal Lake
    1992 Crystal Lake
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley was rapidly transforming in the early nineties as residential growth expanded around its historic glacial lakes. Researchers can trace local lineage through Union Cemetery or explore established enclaves like Haegers Bend and Turner Camp.

  16. 1993 Map of Barrington
    1993 Map of Barrington
    1993 Barrington
    1993 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois riverside towns and residential enclaves are shown in the early nineties as they expanded around the Fox River. Researchers can trace the rail corridor and locate White Cem, St Ann Sch, and Lake Barrington.

  17. 1993 Map of Streamwood, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Streamwood, 1994 Print
    1993 Streamwood
    1994 Print · USGS
    Suburban Cook County is captured here in the early nineties during its era of rapid residential growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Streamwood and Hoffman Estates or find local landmarks like Union Cem and Poplar Creek Theater.

  18. 2012 Map of Crystal Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Crystal Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Crystal Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Barrington Hills, including Crystal Lake, Carpentersville, and other nearby areas

  19. 2012 Map of Barrington, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Barrington, 2012 Print
    2012 Barrington
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Barrington Hills, including Carpentersville, Cary, and other nearby areas

  20. 2012 Map of Streamwood, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Streamwood, 2012 Print
    2012 Streamwood
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Barrington Hills, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Barrington, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Barrington, 2015 Print
    2015 Barrington
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Barrington Hills, including Carpentersville, Cary, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of Streamwood, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Streamwood, 2015 Print
    2015 Streamwood
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Barrington Hills, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and other nearby areas

  23. 2015 Map of Crystal Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Crystal Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Crystal Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Barrington Hills, including Crystal Lake, Carpentersville, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Barrington, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Barrington, 2018 Print
    2018 Barrington
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Barrington Hills, including Carpentersville, Cary, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Streamwood, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Streamwood, 2018 Print
    2018 Streamwood
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Barrington Hills, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and other nearby areas

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