Old Maps of Clinton Township, Illinois for Metal Detecting
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Clinton Township, IL maps
(34)- 1934 Map of De Kalb, 1965 Print
1934 De Kalb1965 Print · USGSDeKalb 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. - 1937 Map of De Kalb
1937 De Kalb1937 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1937 Map of Sycamore
1937 Sycamore1937 Print · USGSDeKalb 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 - 1948 Map of Sandwich, 1965 Print
1948 Sandwich1965 Print · USGSThe Fox River valley in the late 1940s is a landscape of established rail towns and deep rural roots. Researchers can trace the Indian Boundary Line or locate family landmarks like French Ch, Oak Mound Cem, and the Sleezer Sch. - 1950 Map of Sandwich
1950 Sandwich1950 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois prairie and river valleys come alive in the mid-century, following the rail lines of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy. Trace family roots at the Sandwich Fair Grounds or local landmarks like Maramech Hill and State Boys Training School.2 unique versions available - 1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
1951 Earlville1952 Print · USGSThe rural crossroads of north-central Illinois come to life in this early fifties survey of the area surrounding Earlville and Leland. Genealogists can trace family ties at the Baker Cem or St Clara Cem and locate vanished schoolhouses like Austin Sch.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
1958 Aurora1969 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1961 Map of Aurora
1961 Aurora1961 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1968 Map of Hinckley, 1970 Print
1968 Hinckley1970 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1971 Map of Waterman, 1973 Print
1971 Waterman1973 Print · USGSDeKalb 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. - 1971 Map of Shabbona Grove, 1973 Print
1971 Shabbona Grove1973 Print · USGSThe borderlands of DeKalb and La Salle counties are captured in the early 1970s as a landscape of productive fields and historic rural outposts. Genealogists can trace the Shabbona Grove area and identify isolated burying grounds like Johnson Grove Cem and Victor Cem.2 unique versions available - 1971 Map of Somonauk, 1973 Print
1971 Somonauk1973 Print · USGSDe Kalb and La Salle Counties are captured in the early seventies, showing the transition between traditional farming and modern lakefront development. Trace family heritage through rural landmarks like Somonauk Church, Oak Ridge Cemetery, and the Burlington Northern rail line. - 1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
1985 Aurora1989 Print · USGSNortheastern 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. - 1994 Map of Waterman
1994 Waterman1994 Print · USGSDeKalb 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. - 2012 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2012 Print
2012 Shabbona Grove2012 Print · USGSDeKalb County farmland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by prairie streams and section roads. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Johnson Farm and Old Stevens Cem, or trace the recreational shores of Shabbona Lake. - 2012 Map of Hinckley, 2012 Print
2012 Hinckley2012 Print · USGSDeKalb County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early 2010s, showing a landscape defined by family farmsteads and prairie creeks. Local history researchers can locate Immanuel Lutheran Cem, Hinckley Airport, and the residential Bailek Landing Area along the banks of Little Rock Cr. - 2012 Map of Waterman, 2012 Print
2012 Waterman2012 Print · USGSDeKalb County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the village of Waterman. Local historians can trace family-run operations like Honey Hill Orchard and burial grounds such as North Clinton Cem and Afton Center Cem. - 2012 Map of Somonauk, 2012 Print
2012 Somonauk2012 Print · USGSSomonauk and the surrounding prairie are shown here in the early twenty-first century, revealing a landscape shaped by agriculture and private aviation. Researchers can locate several burial grounds including Oak Mound Cem and Oakridge Cem, or trace the winding course of Somonauk Cr. - 2015 Map of Somonauk, 2015 Print
2015 Somonauk2015 Print · USGSThe borderlands of DeKalb and LaSalle counties are captured in this mid-2010s survey of Sandwich and Somonauk. Researchers can trace local lineage through several rural burial grounds, including Oakridge Cem and Benard Cem, or locate the site of George Airport. - 2015 Map of Hinckley, 2015 Print
2015 Hinckley2015 Print · USGSDeKalb County farmland surrounds the villages of Hinckley and Waterman during the mid-2010s. Genealogists can trace local roots at Immanuel Lutheran Cem or Greenwood Cem, while aviation enthusiasts can locate Walter Airport and Hinckley Airport. - 2015 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2015 Print
2015 Shabbona Grove2015 Print · USGSDeKalb and LaSalle counties appear here as they were in 2015, defined by rich agricultural lands and the legacy of early settlements. Genealogists can trace family connections through landmarks like Johnson Grove Cem, Victor Cem, and the old community at Shabbona Grove. - 2015 Map of Waterman, 2015 Print
2015 Waterman2015 Print · USGSDeKalb County’s rural character is on full display in this mid-2010s survey of the prairie lands around Clinton Township. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Waterman and Shabbona, or locate historic burial grounds like Afton Center Cem and North Clinton Cem. - 2018 Map of Hinckley, 2018 Print
2018 Hinckley2018 Print · USGSDeKalb County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the late 2010s, centered on the communities of Hinckley and Waterman. Local historians can trace cemetery locations like Greenwood Cem and Miller Cem or explore the rural layout around Hinckley Airport. - 2018 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2018 Print
2018 Shabbona Grove2018 Print · USGSDeKalb County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the late 2010s, showing the intersection of rural life and historic burial sites. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Johnson Grove Cem, Old Stevens Cem, and the settlement at Shabbona Grove. - 2018 Map of Waterman, 2018 Print
2018 Waterman2018 Print · USGSDeKalb County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the late twenty-teens, showing the village of Waterman and the sprawling waters of Shabbona Lake. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Afton Center Cem, the small settlement of McGirr, and private airstrips including Wade Airport.
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