Old Maps of Palatine, Palatine Township for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 17 historic maps of Palatine. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
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Palatine, Palatine Township maps
(17)- 1923 Map of Barrington
1923 Barrington1923 Print · USGSNorthwest of Chicago in the early twenties, these townships were a network of farm-to-market roads and lakefront resorts. Trace the early boundaries of the Cook County Forest Preserve and find long-gone rural landmarks like Speeck Resort or Quentins Corners.4 unique versions available - 1935 Map of Barrington, 1958 Print
1935 Barrington1958 Print · USGSNortheastern Illinois appears here in the decades following the first World War as rural townships began to shift toward a suburban future. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous district schools and local landmarks like St Johns Church, Lake Zurich, and Fox River Grove. - 1953 Map of Palatine, 1955 Print
1953 Palatine1955 Print · USGSMid-century Cook County comes to life in the early 1950s as the rail corridor drives development between Palatine and Arlington Heights. Genealogists and local historians can trace early school sites like Sunderlage Sch and rural landmarks such as Mount Hope Cem and the Radio Station (WGN). - 1954 Map of Rockford
1954 Rockford1954 Print · USGSThe Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva. - 1955 Map of Rockford
1955 Rockford1955 Print · USGSThe Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit. - 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
1958 Rockford1974 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.4 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Lake Zurich, 1962 Print
1960 Lake Zurich1962 Print · USGSSoutheastern Lake County transitioned from rural farming to suburban communities during the early sixties. Genealogists and local researchers can locate family plots at Fairfield Cem or Cady Cem and trace old rail lines through Lake Zurich.4 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Palatine, 1962 Print
1961 Palatine1962 Print · USGSNorthwestern Cook County undergoes a dramatic post-war transformation as suburban villages like Hoffman Estates and Rolling Meadows expand. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through St Michael Cemetery or locate the U S Military Reservation and the iconic Arlington Park Race Track.5 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Barrington, 1965 Print
1961 Barrington1965 Print · USGSThe northwest Chicago suburbs were in the midst of a massive post-war building boom in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Hoffman Estates and Inverness, or locate landmarks like Arlington Park Racetrack and St Michael Cemetery. - 1963 Map of Rockford
1963 Rockford1963 Print · USGSThe mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill. - 1981 Map of Elgin
1981 Elgin1981 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown in the early eighties as suburban growth meets glacial terrain. Trace the paths of the Milwaukee Road through Harvard or explore the wetlands of Volo Bog State Natural Area. - 1993 Map of Lake Zurich
1993 Lake Zurich1993 Print · USGSThe Lake-Cook county border area is shown during its early 1990s suburban transformation. Genealogists and historians can trace family markers at Fairfield Cem and locate historic community hubs like the Long Grove Ch and Quentin Corners.2 unique versions available - 1993 Map of Palatine, 1994 Print
1993 Palatine1994 Print · USGSThe northwest suburbs of Chicago are seen in a period of high suburban density during the early nineties. Genealogists and local historians can locate early cemeteries like Hillside Cem and Salem Cem alongside landmarks like Arlington Park Raceway. - 1998 Map of Lake Zurich, 2001 Print
1998 Lake Zurich2001 Print · USGSLake and Cook counties are shown here during their late-1990s suburban growth, balancing new residential expansion with expansive forest preserves. Genealogists and local researchers can locate landmarks like Fairfield Cem, Mt St Joseph Childrens Home, and Quentin Corners. - 1998 Map of Palatine, 2002 Print
1998 Palatine2002 Print · USGSSuburban development defines this Cook County landscape in the late 1990s as towns like Schaumburg and Palatine reached their modern forms. Trace the growth of local institutions and recreation at the Arlington Park Raceway and William Rainey Harper College. - 2024 Map of Palatine, 2024 Print
2024 Palatine2024 Print · USGSThe northwest suburbs of Chicago are shown here in detail during a period of significant density and infrastructure maturity. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Harper College and find genealogical sites such as Hillside Cem or Salem Cem. - 2024 Map of Lake Zurich, 2024 Print
2024 Lake Zurich2024 Print · USGSThe Lake County suburbs come into sharp focus in this detailed topographic record of the lakefront communities. Genealogists and local researchers can pinpoint family plots and historic boundaries at Fairfield Cem, Quentin Corners, and Staples Corner.
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