Old Maps of Cortland Township, Illinois for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Cortland Township with 16 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.
- Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
- Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
- Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.
These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Cortland Township has changed over the decades.
Cortland Township, IL maps
(16)- 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 - 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 Sycamore, 1970 Print
1968 Sycamore1970 Print · USGSDeKalb 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 - 1968 Map of Maple Park, 1970 Print
1968 Maple Park1970 Print · USGSThe DeKalb and Kane County borderlands appear in the late sixties as a thriving rail-and-farm landscape. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like South Burlington Cem, SS Peter and Paul Sch, and the small siding at Richardson.2 unique versions available - 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. - 2012 Map of Sycamore, 2012 Print
2012 Sycamore2012 Print · USGSDeKalb and Sycamore are shown here during a period of steady growth across the Illinois prairie. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds, including Elmwood Cem and Evergreen Cem, while tracing the landscape's history at the Ohio Grove Grange. - 2012 Map of Maple Park, 2012 Print
2012 Maple Park2012 Print · USGSThe rural landscape around Maple Park is captured here during the early twenty-first century, showing a region deeply rooted in its agricultural heritage. Researchers can locate numerous historic burial sites like Saints Peter and Paul's Catholic Cem and settlements such as Virgil and Richardson. - 2015 Map of Maple Park, 2015 Print
2015 Maple Park2015 Print · USGSThe rural border of DeKalb and Kane counties comes into focus in this mid-2010s study of agricultural land and growing settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous legacy sites, including Barron Cem, Old Saint Mary's Cem, and the village of Maple Park. - 2015 Map of Sycamore, 2015 Print
2015 Sycamore2015 Print · USGSDeKalb and Sycamore are captured in the mid-2010s as they expand into the surrounding prairie and river valleys. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds such as Mound Rest Cem or trace the drainage of Union Ditch Number 1. - 2018 Map of Sycamore, 2018 Print
2018 Sycamore2018 Print · USGSDeKalb and Sycamore are captured here during a period of sustained growth in central Illinois. Researchers can trace local lineage through Mount Carmel Sycamore Cem and Evergreen Cem or follow the South Branch Kishwaukee River through the heart of town. - 2018 Map of Maple Park, 2018 Print
2018 Maple Park2018 Print · USGSThe Illinois prairie along the DeKalb and Kane county line is shown here in the late twenty-tens, centered on the village of Maple Park. Local historians can trace several significant burial sites, such as Saint Marys Cem and Thatcher Cem, alongside smaller locales like Richardson and Virgil. - 2021 Map of Sycamore, 2021 Print
2021 Sycamore2021 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2021 Map of Maple Park, 2021 Print
2021 Maple Park2021 Print · USGSDeKalb 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. - 2024 Map of Maple Park, 2024 Print
2024 Maple Park2024 Print · USGSDeKalb and Kane counties are mapped here in the 2020s, showing the settled prairie between Maple Park and Virgil. Researchers can trace family history through several rural burial grounds, including Van Vlack Cem and Saints Peter and Paul Cem. - 2024 Map of Sycamore, 2024 Print
2024 Sycamore2024 Print · USGSDeKalb and Sycamore are shown in detail during their modern era of growth and connectivity. Researchers can trace land use through numerous cemeteries like Elmwood Cem or locate regional hubs such as the De Kalb Taylor Municipal Airport.
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