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

Explore 10 historic maps of Avondale 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 Avondale's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Avondale's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Avondale, Chicago 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. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1964 Print · USGS
    The southern Lake Michigan shoreline was rapidly modernizing in the mid-fifties, balancing heavy industry with its famous academic centers. Researchers can trace the footprints of Notre Dame University or locate vanished sites like the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant and Meigs Field.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Chicago
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland and southern Great Lakes shoreline are captured here during the peak of mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the massive Gary Steel Works, the grounds of the University of Notre Dame, and the early paths of the Tri-State Tollway.
  19. 1963 Map of Chicago Loop, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Chicago Loop, 1964 Print
    1963 Chicago Loop
    1964 Print · USGS
    Chicago's north side neighborhoods and the Loop are captured in the early sixties as the modern expressway system reshaped the urban grid. Researchers can trace historic parish boundaries through sites like St Hyacinth Sch or locate long-standing landmarks like Riverview Park and Rosehill Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1980 Map of Chicago
    1980 Map of Chicago
    1980 Chicago
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Chicago metropolitan area and the industrial shores of Northwest Indiana are captured here at the start of the 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the vast urban landscape through landmarks like Loyola University, St Casimir Cemetery, and the busy docks of Calumet Harbor.
  25. 1993 Map of Chicago Loop
    1993 Map of Chicago Loop
    1993 Chicago Loop
    1993 Print · USGS
    Chicago in the early nineties displays a massive urban landscape anchored by its iconic shoreline and central business district. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots in Rosehill Cemetery or locate historic landmarks like the Sears Tower and the Merchandise Mart.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1997 Map of Chicago Loop, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Chicago Loop, 1999 Print
    1997 Chicago Loop
    1999 Print · USGS
    Chicago at the end of the twentieth century remains a city of grand parks and intricate waterways. Genealogists and urban historians can trace the vast grounds of Rosehill Cemetery or locate neighborhood landmarks like St Mary of the Angels Ch and Navy Pier.
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