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Old Maps of Glencoe, New Trier Township for Metal Detecting

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Glencoe, New Trier Township 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. 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
  7. 1928 Map of Highland Park
    1928 Map of Highland Park
    1928 Highland Park
    1928 Print · USGS
    The North Shore was entering a golden age of suburban development and leisure in the late twenties. Trace the expansion of Highland Park and Lake Forest through their numerous estate clubs and historic schools like Lake Forest Academy.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 1951 Map of Highland Park
    1951 Map of Highland Park
    1951 Highland Park
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Illinois North Shore thrived in the early fifties as a landscape of prestigious clubs, military outposts, and growing suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprints of Fort Sheridan, Sky Harbor Airport, and the vanished Brickyard near Northbrook.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Highland Park, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Highland Park, 1955 Print
    1953 Highland Park
    1955 Print · USGS
    The North Shore was in the midst of post-war expansion when this survey was updated, showing the growing suburbs between the lake and the forest preserves. Genealogists and local historians can locate Fort Sheridan, Mooney Cemetery, and the many country clubs that defined this era.
  22. 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.
  25. 1953 Map of Park Ridge, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Park Ridge, 1956 Print
    1953 Park Ridge
    1956 Print · USGS
    The northern Chicago suburbs are caught in a moment of rapid post-war suburbanization during the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Sunset Memorial Gardens, Maine Township High Sch, and the St Andrews Home.
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 1963 Map of Highland Park, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Highland Park, 1964 Print
    1963 Highland Park
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Shore suburbs of Chicago are seen here in the early sixties, as residential growth rapidly filled the spaces between historic estates. Researchers can trace family roots at Mooney Cem or locate the sprawling grounds of Fort Sheridan and Lake Forest College.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 1963 Map of Park Ridge, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Park Ridge, 1964 Print
    1963 Park Ridge
    1964 Print · USGS
    The northern Chicago suburbs are caught in a period of rapid post-war maturity, showing the transition from village life to a modern metropolitan landscape. Genealogists can locate family sites among numerous plots like Ridgewood Cemetery or trace institutional roots at the Naval Air Station and St Marys Mission House.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 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.
  46. 1993 Map of Highland Park
    1993 Map of Highland Park
    1993 Highland Park
    1993 Print · USGS
    The North Shore suburbs flourish along the Lake Michigan coast in the early nineties as modern expressways intersect with historic rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Fort Sheridan, Lake Forest College, and Deerfield Cem.
  49. 1993 Map of Park Ridge
    1993 Map of Park Ridge
    1993 Park Ridge
    1993 Print · USGS
    Northern Cook County is shown in the early nineties as a fully developed suburban landscape centered on the Glenview Naval Air Station. Genealogists and historians can trace local institutions and burial sites including St Adalbert Cem and Ridgewood Cemetery.
  52. 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.
  55. 1995 Map of Park Ridge, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Park Ridge, 1999 Print
    1995 Park Ridge
    1999 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Cook County at the close of the century reveals a landscape of mature suburban expansion and major regional infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Maryhill Cemetery or locate landmarks like the Naval Air Station and Hebrew Theological College.
  58. 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.
  61. 2000 Map of Highland Park, 2001 Print
    2000 Map of Highland Park, 2001 Print
    2000 Highland Park
    2001 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline of Lake County and Cook County is captured here at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Sheridan, locate family plots in Sacred Heart Cem, and see the development around Lake Forest College.
  64. 2012 Map of Park Ridge, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Park Ridge, 2012 Print
    2012 Park Ridge
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Glencoe, including Chicago, Skokie, and other nearby areas
  67. 2012 Map of Evanston, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Evanston, 2012 Print
    2012 Evanston
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Glencoe, including Chicago, Evanston, and other nearby areas
  70. 2012 Map of Highland Park OE E, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Highland Park OE E, 2012 Print
    2012 Highland Park OE E
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Glencoe, including Winnetka, New Trier Township, and other nearby areas
  73. 2012 Map of Highland Park, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Highland Park, 2012 Print
    2012 Highland Park
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Glencoe, including Northbrook, Highland Park, and other nearby areas
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