Old Maps of Skokie, Niles Township for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 17 historic maps of Skokie. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Skokie, Niles Township maps
(17)- 1899 Map of Evanston
1899 Evanston1899 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1900 Map of Highwood
1900 Highwood1900 Print · USGSCoastal 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 - 1928 Map of Evanston
1928 Evanston1928 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1929 Map of Park Ridge
1929 Park Ridge1929 Print · USGSNorth 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 - 1953 Map of Evanston, 1955 Print
1953 Evanston1955 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1953 Map of Park Ridge, 1956 Print
1953 Park Ridge1956 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
1958 Racine1971 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1962 Map of Racine
1962 Racine1962 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1963 Map of Evanston, 1964 Print
1963 Evanston1964 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1963 Map of Park Ridge, 1964 Print
1963 Park Ridge1964 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1980 Map of Waukegan
1980 Waukegan1980 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1993 Map of Park Ridge
1993 Park Ridge1993 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1993 Map of Evanston
1993 Evanston1993 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1995 Map of Park Ridge, 1999 Print
1995 Park Ridge1999 Print · USGSNorthwestern 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. - 1995 Map of Evanston, 1999 Print
1995 Evanston1999 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2024 Map of Evanston, 2024 Print
2024 Evanston2024 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2024 Map of Park Ridge, 2024 Print
2024 Park Ridge2024 Print · USGSCook County's northern suburbs are shown in high detail during this era of modern development and community expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near major landmarks like Maryhill Catholic Cem and Mausoleum, the Cook County Skokie Courthouse, and Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Cem.
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