Old Maps of Walnut, Illinois

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Walnut, IL maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Walnut
    1949 Map of Walnut
    1949 Walnut
    1949 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Bureau and Lee counties are captured in the late 1940s, a time when one-room schools and small rail towns anchored the prairie. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Bowen Cem, Sturtz Sch, and the community of New Bedford along the Green River.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern 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

  3. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern 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.

  4. 1982 Map of Walnut
    1982 Map of Walnut
    1982 Walnut
    1982 Print · USGS
    The village of Walnut and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early eighties, defined by the local rail lines and long-standing territorial lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Red Oak Ch, the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, and the small settlement of Smith.

  5. 1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Dixon
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois in the mid-eighties was a land of river cities and expansive prairies defined by rail lines and private airfields. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oakwood Cem, the Sword Landing Strip, and Sauk Valley College while tracing the C & N W railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2012 Map of Walnut, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Walnut, 2012 Print
    2012 Walnut
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Walnut, including East Grove Township, Hamilton Township, and other nearby areas

  7. 2015 Map of Walnut, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Walnut, 2015 Print
    2015 Walnut
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Walnut, including East Grove Township, Hamilton Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 2018 Map of Walnut, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Walnut, 2018 Print
    2018 Walnut
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Walnut, including East Grove Township, Hamilton Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2021 Map of Walnut, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Walnut, 2021 Print
    2021 Walnut
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Walnut, including East Grove Township, Hamilton Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2024 Map of Walnut, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Walnut, 2024 Print
    2024 Walnut
    2024 Print · USGS
    Current-day Bureau County retains its deep agricultural character, centered on the village of Walnut and its historic cemeteries. Genealogists and local historians can trace the landscape from Walnut Cem to the drainage networks of the Green River and Red Oak Ditch.

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