2020s Maps of DeKalb County, Illinois

Explore 40 historic maps of DeKalb County from the 2020s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2020s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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DeKalb County, IL maps

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  1. 2021 Map of Genoa, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Genoa, 2021 Print
    2021 Genoa
    2021 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County enters the early twenty-first century with the South Branch Kishwaukee River threading between Genoa and Sycamore. Local historians can trace established boundaries and landmarks like Five Points and the Charter Grove Cem.

  2. 2021 Map of Riley, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Riley, 2021 Print
    2021 Riley
    2021 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farm country near the three-county border is captured here during the 2020s. Genealogists and aviation enthusiasts can trace rural history through sites like Barber Cem, Ney Cem, and the Wind Rose Farm Airport.

  3. 2021 Map of Marengo South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Marengo South, 2021 Print
    2021 Marengo South
    2021 Print · USGS
    Spanning the borders of McHenry and Kane counties in the early 2020s, this area shows a landscape of small aviation hubs and traditional farm crossroads. Researchers can locate family sites near Union Cem or trace the rural routes connecting Coral and Harmony.

  4. 2021 Map of Hampshire, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Hampshire, 2021 Print
    2021 Hampshire
    2021 Print · USGS
    Hampshire and Burlington appear here at the start of the 2020s, showing a landscape of traditional Illinois farmland and emerging residential streets. Researchers can trace deep family roots through numerous sites including Ward Family Cemetery and the Burlington Union Cemetery.

  5. 2021 Map of Kirkland, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Kirkland, 2021 Print
    2021 Kirkland
    2021 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County’s rural townships are shown in detail during the early 2020s, centered on the historic rail-and-river towns of Kirkland and Kingston. Genealogists can trace family burial sites at Pine Hill Cem, Vanderburgh Cem, or Mayfield Cem while exploring the surrounding farmland.

  6. 2021 Map of Fairdale, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Fairdale, 2021 Print
    2021 Fairdale
    2021 Print · USGS
    Agriculture and rural community life define this northern Illinois landscape in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the county line at Fairdale or locate family burial sites at Hicks Mill Cem and Roseland Cem.

  7. 2021 Map of Plano, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Plano, 2021 Print
    2021 Plano
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape where historic settlements like Plano and Little Rock meet modern growth. Researchers can trace local heritage through several burial grounds, including Big Rock Welsh Cem and Sandy Bluff Cem, while noting landmarks like Gord Airport.

  8. 2021 Map of Creston, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Creston, 2021 Print
    2021 Creston
    2021 Print · USGS
    Creston and the Ogle-DeKalb county line are the focus of this recent Illinois survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape from Woodlawn Cem and Kishwaukee College to the residential streets of Creston and Malta.

  9. 2021 Map of Sycamore, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sycamore, 2021 Print
    2021 Sycamore
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie between Sycamore and DeKalb comes into focus in this recent survey. Local historians can trace civic landmarks like the Dekalb County Courthouse or locate family plots in Saint Mary Catholic Cem and Elmwood Cem.

  10. 2021 Map of Lee, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lee, 2021 Print
    2021 Lee
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie at the Lee and DeKalb county line is shown here in its modern agricultural form. Genealogists can trace family footprints across several rural burial grounds, including English Cem, Union Cem, and Rose Hill Cem.

  11. 2021 Map of Paw Paw, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Paw Paw, 2021 Print
    2021 Paw Paw
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie of Lee and DeKalb counties is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family footprints across several historic burial sites, including Shabbona Grove Cem and Ellsworth Cem, or locate the quiet crossroads of Rollo and Radley.

  12. 2021 Map of Waterman, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Waterman, 2021 Print
    2021 Waterman
    2021 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County farmland is shown at a time when traditional township life and small-town aviation persist alongside historic creek systems. Researchers can trace family ties at North Clinton Cem or explore the drainage of Somonauk Cr and Shabbona Lake.

  13. 2021 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2021 Print
    2021 Shabbona Grove
    2021 Print · USGS
    This rural portion of DeKalb and LaSalle counties comes into focus in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of productive farmland and quiet groves. Trace local family history through Johnson Grove Cem and Stevens Cem, or follow the course of Indian Creek.

  14. 2021 Map of Maple Park, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Maple Park, 2021 Print
    2021 Maple Park
    2021 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Kane counties meet at the village of Maple Park in this modern survey of the Illinois prairie. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks including Old Saint Mary's Cem and the settlement of Richardson.

  15. 2021 Map of DeKalb, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of DeKalb, 2021 Print
    2021 DeKalb
    2021 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Malta are shown in detail during their early twenty-first century expansion. Researchers can trace historic burial grounds like Malta Cem and Oakwood Cem or explore the sprawling campus of Northern Illinois University.

  16. 2021 Map of Big Rock, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Big Rock, 2021 Print
    2021 Big Rock
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Kane and DeKalb counties comes into focus in this contemporary survey, where historic village centers remain surrounded by productive prairie farmland. Researchers can locate family sites near Kaneville Cem and West Big Rock Cem or trace the essential drainage networks of Welch Cr and Malgren Drain.

  17. 2021 Map of Hinckley, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Hinckley, 2021 Print
    2021 Hinckley
    2021 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County’s agricultural heartland is captured in this recent survey of the settlements of Hinckley and Waterman. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Immanuel Lutheran Cem and the waters of Somonauk Cr.

  18. 2021 Map of Cherry Valley, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Cherry Valley, 2021 Print
    2021 Cherry Valley
    2021 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farmland meets the growing eastern edges of Rockford in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous local sites like Arlington Memorial Park Cem, Flora Cem, and the small community of Irene.

  19. 2021 Map of Belvidere South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Belvidere South, 2021 Print
    2021 Belvidere South
    2021 Print · USGS
    The agricultural plains south of Belvidere are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the city's industrial footprint reaches into the countryside. Local historians can trace family roots at Bloods Point Cem or locate rural landmarks like Untied Acres Airport and the crossroads at Colvin Park.

  20. 2021 Map of Somonauk, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Somonauk, 2021 Print
    2021 Somonauk
    2021 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of DeKalb and LaSalle counties come into focus in the early twenty-first century, centered on the growing towns of Sandwich and Somonauk. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Van Olindas Cemetery and Oak Ridge Cemetery or along the banks of Somonauk Creek.

  21. 2024 Map of Fairdale, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Fairdale, 2024 Print
    2024 Fairdale
    2024 Print · USGS
    Settlement and agriculture converge on the Ogle and DeKalb county line in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the layout of small hubs like Fairdale and Monroe Center or locate local burial sites such as Greenview Cem and Porter Cem.

  22. 2024 Map of Riley, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Riley, 2024 Print
    2024 Riley
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rural borders of Boone and McHenry counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century as agricultural lands interface with modern transit. Researchers can locate local burial grounds like Barber Cem and Ney Cem or trace the drainage of Coon Creek.

  23. 2024 Map of Hampshire, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Hampshire, 2024 Print
    2024 Hampshire
    2024 Print · USGS
    The northern Illinois prairie in the early twenty-first century is captured here as residential growth expands near Hampshire and Burlington. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through several burial grounds, including Burlington Union Cem and Ward Family Cem.

  24. 2024 Map of Belvidere South, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Belvidere South, 2024 Print
    2024 Belvidere South
    2024 Print · USGS
    Southern Boone County and the DeKalb border are captured here as they appeared in the early 2020s, blending industrial growth with deep-rooted rural character. Researchers can locate family sites at Bloods Point Cem or trace the hamlets of Herbert and Colvin Park.

  25. 2024 Map of Kirkland, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Kirkland, 2024 Print
    2024 Kirkland
    2024 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County farmland surrounds the Kishwaukee River valley in this modern survey. Genealogists can trace family lines through several local burial grounds, including Pine Hill Cem, Lanan Cem, and the small settlement of Clare.

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