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Old Maps of Evanston Township, Illinois

Explore 10 old maps of Evanston Township, spanning from 1899 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Evanston Township, IL maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Evanston
    1899 Map of Evanston
    1899 Evanston
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Illinois lakefront north of Chicago was undergoing rapid suburbanization during the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early street grids of Evanston and Winnetka along the Chicago and Northwestern rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Racine
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the late fifties was a study in contrasts between the industrial bustle of Kenosha and the quiet woods of the Allegan State Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the urban footprint of Evanston or locate strategic sites like Fort Sheridan and the Wind Point Light.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Racine
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the early sixties reveals a fascinating contrast between the dense industrial rail hubs of RACINE and CHICAGO and the forested dunes of Michigan. Local historians can trace military installations like Fort Sheridan or explore the numerous inland retreats around Paw Paw Lake and Sister Lakes.
  16. 1963 Map of Evanston, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Evanston, 1964 Print
    1963 Evanston
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Shore suburbs of Chicago thrive during the early sixties, showcasing a landscape of established lakeside communities and prestigious universities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Calvary Cemetery or the historic Indian Boundary Treaty Line.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1980 Map of Waukegan
    1980 Map of Waukegan
    1980 Waukegan
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Illinois North Shore and Lake Michigan coastline appear at a point of high development in the early eighties. Trace the expansive grounds of the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Fort Sheridan, and historic Northwestern University.
  22. 1993 Map of Evanston
    1993 Map of Evanston
    1993 Evanston
    1993 Print · USGS
    The North Shore suburbs of Evanston and Wilmette are shown here during the early nineties, revealing a dense grid of lakefront neighborhoods and prestigious institutions. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grounds of Calvary Cemetery, Loyola University, and the unique Bahai Temple.
  25. 1995 Map of Evanston, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Evanston, 1999 Print
    1995 Evanston
    1999 Print · USGS
    The North Shore's residential and institutional landscape is captured here in the late twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the campuses of Northwestern University, the Bahai Temple, and the sprawling Calvary Cemetery.
  28. 2024 Map of Evanston, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Evanston, 2024 Print
    2024 Evanston
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Cook County lakefront thrives in the twenty-first century as a corridor of historic suburbs and academic centers. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks from Hubbard Woods down to Calvary Catholic Cem and the Northwestern University campus.
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