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1920s Maps of Thornton Township, Illinois

Explore 4 historic maps of Thornton Township 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 Thornton Township'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 Thornton Township's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.

Thornton Township, IL maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Calumet Lake
    1929 Map of Calumet Lake
    1929 Calumet Lake
    1929 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the South Side and the Indiana borderlands comes alive in this survey of the Calumet region. Genealogists and historians can trace the streets of Pullman, the extensive rail yards of the Belt Ry of Chicago, and early features like the Pullman Training School.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1929 Map of Calumet City
    1929 Map of Calumet City
    1929 Calumet City
    1929 Print · USGS
    The Calumet region during the late twenties shows a landscape transitioning from rural townships to industrial hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks, numerous family-named cemeteries like Oak Hill Cem, and local landmarks such as the Brickyard and Sunnybrook School.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1929 Map of Blue Island
    1929 Map of Blue Island
    1929 Blue Island
    1929 Print · USGS
    South Chicago and its suburbs are captured in the late twenties during a period of rapid industrial and rail expansion. Genealogists can trace family plots across Mt Hope and Oak Hill, or locate local landmarks like Bremen School and Blue Island.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1929 Map of Harvey
    1929 Map of Harvey
    1929 Harvey
    1929 Print · USGS
    Southern Cook County emerges as a major rail and residential hub in the late twenties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Markham Yards, find the Glenwood Manual Training School, and locate St Johns Sch and local cemeteries.
    4 unique versions available
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