Old Maps of Princeton, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 10 historic maps of Princeton. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Princeton.
Princeton, IL maps
(10)- 1893 Map of Hennepin
1893 Hennepin1893 Print · USGSBureau County and the Illinois River valley are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the rail network reached its peak. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Princeton, Bureau Junction, and Tiskilwa along the major trunk lines of the era.2 unique versions available - 1909 Map of Hennepin
1909 Hennepin1909 Print · USGSNorth-central Illinois at the height of the railroad era is displayed here, centered on the river valleys of Putnam and Bureau counties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the County Farm, Berean Church, and schools like Highland School. - 1911 Map of Hennepin
1911 Hennepin1911 Print · USGSThe Illinois River valley and the railroad hub of Princeton are captured here at the height of the steam era. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Highland School, Berean Church, and early village sites like Tiskilwa and Hallowayville.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
1958 Aurora1969 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois in the late fifties shows a landscape of powerful river industry and expanding transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Aurora and Joliet or locate sites like the Elwood Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock.3 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Aurora
1961 Aurora1961 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park. - 1966 Map of Princeton North, 1968 Print
1966 Princeton North1968 Print · USGSBureau County transitioned into the late sixties as a thriving rail and agricultural hub centered on the city of Princeton. Researchers can locate numerous vanished landmarks and family burial sites like Stoner Cem, the local Covered Bridge, and the Old RR Grade.2 unique versions available - 1966 Map of Princeton South, 1968 Print
1966 Princeton South1968 Print · USGSThe city of Princeton and the Bureau Creek valley are shown here in the mid-1960s, capturing a period of steady growth and industrial activity. Genealogists and local historians can trace school locations like Park High Sch or locate family plots at Oakland Cemetery and Greene Cem.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Kewanee
1985 Kewanee1985 Print · USGSNorth-central Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-valley industry and prairie transit. Researchers can trace family roots through Evergreen Memory Garden or follow the historic Hennepin Canal past Tiskilwa and Wyanet.2 unique versions available - 2024 Map of Princeton South, 2024 Print
2024 Princeton South2024 Print · USGSBureau County at the present day retains its deep agricultural character and historic civic center in Princeton. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Oakland Cem or locate the Bureau County Courthouse amidst the winding waters of Big Bureau Creek. - 2024 Map of Princeton North, 2024 Print
2024 Princeton North2024 Print · USGSThe northern reaches of Princeton and the surrounding Bureau County countryside are captured here in the 2020s. Genealogists can locate numerous family and community sites including Prairie Repose Cem, Limerick Cem, and Pioneer Cem.
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