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Old Maps of Afton Township, Illinois

Explore 31 old maps of Afton Township, spanning from 1934 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1934 Map of De Kalb, 1965 Print
    1934 Map of De Kalb, 1965 Print
    1934 De Kalb
    1965 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and its surrounding townships thrive as a major rail and highway hub during the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace dozens of country schoolhouses like Toad Hollow Sch and find family plots at Woodlawn Cem or Fairview Cem.
  4. 1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 De Kalb
    1937 Print · USGS
    Mid-1930s De Kalb County is captured here as a thriving rail and agricultural hub during the peak of the Lincoln Highway era. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local school sites like Toad Hollow Sch and old cemeteries including Woodlawn Cem and Calvary Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1937 Map of Sycamore
    1937 Map of Sycamore
    1937 Sycamore
    1937 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Kane counties are captured here in the mid-thirties, showing a landscape defined by prairie agriculture and a bustling rail network. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural institutions like Ohio Grove Cem, East Pierce Ch, and Coltonville Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois in the late fifties shows a landscape of powerful river industry and expanding transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Aurora and Joliet or locate sites like the Elwood Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park.
  16. 1968 Map of Sycamore, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Sycamore, 1970 Print
    1968 Sycamore
    1970 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Sycamore are shown during a period of mid-century growth along the Kishwaukee River corridor. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Mt Carmel Cem, Bethany Ch, and the Ohio Grove Grange across the prairie.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1968 Map of Hinckley, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Hinckley, 1970 Print
    1968 Hinckley
    1970 Print · USGS
    The village of Hinckley and the surrounding Illinois prairie are documented here during the late 1960s. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad or locate local landmarks like Immanuel Ch and Miller Cem.
  22. 1971 Map of Waterman, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Waterman, 1973 Print
    1971 Waterman
    1973 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County farmland is shown in transition during the early seventies, centered on the rail junctions and prairie townships of Waterman and Shabbona. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Chief Shabbona Grave, Afton Center Cem, and the small siding at McGirr.
  25. 1971 Map of De Kalb, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of De Kalb, 1973 Print
    1971 De Kalb
    1973 Print · USGS
    De Kalb and the surrounding Illinois prairie are captured here during a period of mid-century academic and civic growth. Researchers can trace the development of Northern Illinois University or locate family roots at Malta Cem and the Open Bible Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Aurora
    1989 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Illinois is captured in the mid-1980s as suburban growth began to bridge the gap between the Fox River cities and the outer prairies. Researchers can trace the development of Naperville and Aurora or locate rural landmarks like Fairview Cem and the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
  31. 1994 Map of Waterman
    1994 Map of Waterman
    1994 Waterman
    1994 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County enters the 1990s as a productive agricultural landscape marked by the growth of Waterman and Shabbona. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Afton Center Cem, McGirr, and the Wade Landing Strip.
  34. 2012 Map of Hinckley, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hinckley, 2012 Print
    2012 Hinckley
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton Township, including Hinckley, Waterman, and other nearby areas
  37. 2012 Map of Sycamore, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sycamore, 2012 Print
    2012 Sycamore
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton Township, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas
  40. 2012 Map of Waterman, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Waterman, 2012 Print
    2012 Waterman
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton Township, including Waterman, Shabbona, and other nearby areas
  43. 2012 Map of DeKalb, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of DeKalb, 2012 Print
    2012 DeKalb
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton Township, including DeKalb, Malta, and other nearby areas
  46. 2015 Map of Hinckley, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hinckley, 2015 Print
    2015 Hinckley
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton Township, including Hinckley, Waterman, and other nearby areas
  49. 2015 Map of DeKalb, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of DeKalb, 2015 Print
    2015 DeKalb
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton Township, including DeKalb, Malta, and other nearby areas
  52. 2015 Map of Waterman, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waterman, 2015 Print
    2015 Waterman
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton Township, including Waterman, Shabbona, and other nearby areas
  55. 2015 Map of Sycamore, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sycamore, 2015 Print
    2015 Sycamore
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton Township, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas
  58. 2018 Map of DeKalb, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of DeKalb, 2018 Print
    2018 DeKalb
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton Township, including DeKalb, Malta, and other nearby areas
  61. 2018 Map of Hinckley, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hinckley, 2018 Print
    2018 Hinckley
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton Township, including Hinckley, Waterman, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Sycamore, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sycamore, 2018 Print
    2018 Sycamore
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton Township, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Waterman, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Waterman, 2018 Print
    2018 Waterman
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton Township, including Waterman, Shabbona, and other nearby areas
  70. 2021 Map of Sycamore, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sycamore, 2021 Print
    2021 Sycamore
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton Township, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas
  73. 2021 Map of Waterman, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Waterman, 2021 Print
    2021 Waterman
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Afton Township, including Waterman, Shabbona, and other nearby areas
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