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1920s Maps of Des Plaines, Illinois

Explore 4 historic maps of Des Plaines from the 1920s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1920s — 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 Des Plaines's landscape evolved across the 1920s, 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 1920s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Des Plaines's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.

Des Plaines, IL maps

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  1. 1927 Map of Arlington Heights
    1927 Map of Arlington Heights
    1927 Arlington Heights
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Plaines, including Chicago, Arlington Heights, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1928 Map of Elmhurst
    1928 Map of Elmhurst
    1928 Elmhurst
    1928 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Plaines, including Chicago, Elmhurst, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1928 Map of River Forest
    1928 Map of River Forest
    1928 River Forest
    1928 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Plaines, including Chicago, Oak Park, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1929 Map of Park Ridge
    1929 Map of Park Ridge
    1929 Park Ridge
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Plaines, including Chicago, Skokie, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
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