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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Chicago, Illinois

Explore 70 historic maps of Chicago from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Chicago's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Chicago's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Chicago, IL maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Chicago
    1900 Map of Chicago
    1900 Chicago
    1900 Print · USGS
    Chicago at the turn of the century shows a city of massive infrastructure, from its emerging park system to its complex rail hubs. Researchers can trace the development of early neighborhoods like Mayfair and South Lynn or locate grounds like Rose Hill Cemetery and the historic Illinois and Michigan Canal.
  4. 1900 Map of Riverside
    1900 Map of Riverside
    1900 Riverside
    1900 Print · USGS
    The western Chicago suburbs and the Desplaines River valley are captured here during a period of massive industrial and rail expansion. Genealogists can locate early settlements like Fullersburg and Lace, or trace family plots in Waldheim Cemetery.
  7. 1900 Map of Highwood
    1900 Map of Highwood
    1900 Highwood
    1900 Print · USGS
    Coastal bluffs and river valleys north of Chicago come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey. Trace the early footprints of settlements like Highland Park and Arlington Heights or locate the historic military grounds at Fort Sheridan.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1900 Map of Calumet
    1900 Map of Calumet
    1900 Calumet
    1900 Print · USGS
    Southern Cook County and the Indiana borderlands are captured here at the peak of the rail era, showing a landscape of burgeoning industrial towns and complex rail junctions. Researchers can trace the layout of the historic company town of Pullman, the growth of Hammond, and the early footprints of Blue Island and Harvey.
  13. 1901 Map of Calumet
    1901 Map of Calumet
    1901 Calumet
    1901 Print · USGS
    Southern Chicago and the Calumet region are captured at the peak of their industrial expansion at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of rail-side towns like Pullman, Blue Island, and Hegewisch and locate landmarks like the Glenwood Industrial School.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1901 Map of Riverside
    1901 Map of Riverside
    1901 Riverside
    1901 Print · USGS
    Greater Chicago and the Desplaines River valley are captured here at a moment of rapid rail expansion and civic engineering. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and burial sites like Waldheim Cemetery, the Chicago Union Transfer Railroad Yards, and Jefferson Park.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1901 Map of Chicago
    1901 Map of Chicago
    1901 Chicago
    1901 Print · USGS
    Chicago was a booming industrial and rail hub in the late nineteenth century, defined by its lakefront and canal systems. Genealogists and urban historians can trace early neighborhood boundaries and rail corridors through Elsdon, Chicago Lawn, and Rose Hill Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1927 Map of Arlington Heights
    1927 Map of Arlington Heights
    1927 Arlington Heights
    1927 Print · USGS
    Cook County in the mid-1920s shows a landscape of emerging rail suburbs and quiet prairie farmland. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and vanished landmarks like the English Cemetery, Schnells Corner, and St Johns Church.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1928 Map of Elmhurst
    1928 Map of Elmhurst
    1928 Elmhurst
    1928 Print · USGS
    Western suburbs like Elmhurst and Bensenville appear in the late 1920s as thriving rail hubs before the postwar housing boom. Researchers can trace early family sites at Friedens Cemetery, locate the Lutheran Orphanage, and see the original layout of Elmhurst College.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1928 Map of Berwyn
    1928 Map of Berwyn
    1928 Berwyn
    1928 Print · USGS
    The suburban expansion west of Chicago is in full swing in the late twenties as industrial and rail networks reshape the land. Trace family history at Waldheim Cemetery or explore early aviation at the Maywood U S Mail Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1928 Map of Evanston
    1928 Map of Evanston
    1928 Evanston
    1928 Print · USGS
    The North Shore suburbs and the northern edge of Chicago are seen in detail during the late 1920s. Local researchers can trace early residential growth near Northwestern University and locate landmarks like the Gross Pt L H or Calvary Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1928 Map of River Forest
    1928 Map of River Forest
    1928 River Forest
    1928 Print · USGS
    In the late twenties, the Chicago city limits pushed westward toward the Des Plaines River, transforming prairie and farmland into a dense suburban grid. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots in St Joseph Cemetery or locate early landmarks like Rosary College and the Chicago State Hospital.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1929 Map of Park Ridge
    1929 Map of Park Ridge
    1929 Park Ridge
    1929 Print · USGS
    North of Chicago in the late twenties, this area was rapidly evolving from agricultural land into a network of suburban settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional sites like the St Marys Mission House and early cemeteries such as Maine Cemetery or Sunset Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1929 Map of Calumet Lake
    1929 Map of Calumet Lake
    1929 Calumet Lake
    1929 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the South Side and the Indiana borderlands comes alive in this survey of the Calumet region. Genealogists and historians can trace the streets of Pullman, the extensive rail yards of the Belt Ry of Chicago, and early features like the Pullman Training School.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1929 Map of Blue Island
    1929 Map of Blue Island
    1929 Blue Island
    1929 Print · USGS
    South Chicago and its suburbs are captured in the late twenties during a period of rapid industrial and rail expansion. Genealogists can trace family plots across Mt Hope and Oak Hill, or locate local landmarks like Bremen School and Blue Island.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1929 Map of Jackson Park
    1929 Map of Jackson Park
    1929 Jackson Park
    1929 Print · USGS
    The South Side of Chicago during the late 1920s reveals a sophisticated network of grand parks and lakefront landmarks. Genealogists and urban historians can trace the grid from Oakwoods Cemetery to iconic sites like Soldiers Field and the Field Museum.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1929 Map of Englewood
    1929 Map of Englewood
    1929 Englewood
    1929 Print · USGS
    The South Side of Chicago in the mid-twenties shows a landscape transformed by heavy industry and rail transport. Genealogy and local history researchers can trace the dense grid around the Union Stock Yards, Englewood, and the sprawling Corwith Yards.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1929 Map of Chicago Loop, 1939 Print
    1929 Map of Chicago Loop, 1939 Print
    1929 Chicago Loop
    1939 Print · USGS
    Chicago and its lakefront are captured here between the world wars, showing a city defined by its rigid grid and grand public parks. Genealogists and historians can trace old neighborhoods near Rose Hill Cemetery, the grounds of Loyola University, or the original layout of the Municipal Pier.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1953 Map of Arlington Heights, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Arlington Heights, 1955 Print
    1953 Arlington Heights
    1955 Print · USGS
    Post-war Cook County comes alive in this survey of the growing corridor from Arlington Heights to Des Plaines. Trace family roots at All Saints Cem or locate the early footprints of Pal-Waukee Airport and O'Hare Field.
  58. 1953 Map of Calumet Lake, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Calumet Lake, 1955 Print
    1953 Calumet Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Chicago South Side and Northwest Indiana comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of neighborhoods like Pullman, Hegewisch, and Altgeld Gardens alongside the massive rail yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
  61. 1953 Map of River Forest, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of River Forest, 1955 Print
    1953 River Forest
    1955 Print · USGS
    Suburban Cook County is seen in a period of dense growth during the early fifties, showing the maturing street grids of River Grove and Oak Park. Genealogists can locate numerous local landmarks like St Joseph Cemetery and schools such as Wright Jr College.
  64. 1953 Map of Evanston, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Evanston, 1955 Print
    1953 Evanston
    1955 Print · USGS
    The North Shore suburbs and northern Chicago lakefront are captured in the mid-1950s as these rail-connected communities reached their peak maturity. Researchers can trace historic campus footprints at Northwestern University or locate family sites near Calvary Cemetery and New Trier High Sch.
  67. 1953 Map of Chicago Loop, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago Loop, 1956 Print
    1953 Chicago Loop
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Chicago is captured here at a moment of significant infrastructure expansion and urban density. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood parish schools like St Michael High Sch, local cemeteries such as Rosehill Cemetery, and the rise of the Congress Street Expressway.
  70. 1953 Map of Blue Island, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Blue Island, 1956 Print
    1953 Blue Island
    1956 Print · USGS
    Blue Island and the southern Chicago suburbs are shown here in a period of significant postwar growth and heavy rail industrialization. Genealogists and local historians can trace the vast cemetery lands of Mt Greenwood Cemetery or find defunct landmarks like Howell Airport and the Rock Island RR lines.
  73. 1953 Map of Jackson Park, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Jackson Park, 1956 Print
    1953 Jackson Park
    1956 Print · USGS
    The South Side of Chicago and its lakefront are captured here in the early 1950s, showing a period of significant urban growth and shoreline development. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood landmarks from Oakwoods Cemetery to the University of Chicago and the aviation grounds of Meigs Field.
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