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1970s Maps of DeKalb County, Illinois

Explore 8 historic maps of DeKalb County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 DeKalb County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, 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 DeKalb County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

DeKalb County, IL maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Lee, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Lee, 1973 Print
    1971 Lee
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Shabbona, Lee, and other nearby areas
  4. 1971 Map of Paw Paw, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Paw Paw, 1973 Print
    1971 Paw Paw
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Paw Paw, Willow Creek Township, and other nearby areas
  7. 1971 Map of Waterman, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Waterman, 1973 Print
    1971 Waterman
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Waterman, Shabbona, and other nearby areas
  10. 1971 Map of Creston, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Creston, 1973 Print
    1971 Creston
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Rochelle, Malta, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1971 Map of De Kalb, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of De Kalb, 1973 Print
    1971 De Kalb
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including DeKalb, Malta, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1971 Map of Shabbona Grove, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Shabbona Grove, 1973 Print
    1971 Shabbona Grove
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Clinton Township, Adams Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1971 Map of Plano, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Plano, 1973 Print
    1971 Plano
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Plano, Sandwich, and other nearby areas
  22. 1971 Map of Somonauk, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Somonauk, 1973 Print
    1971 Somonauk
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers DeKalb County, including Sandwich, Somonauk, and other nearby areas
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