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Old Maps of Cortland, Cortland Township

Explore 10 old maps of Cortland, spanning from 1937 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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Cortland, Cortland Township maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 2012 Map of Sycamore, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sycamore, 2012 Print
    2012 Sycamore
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Cortland, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas
  19. 2015 Map of Sycamore, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sycamore, 2015 Print
    2015 Sycamore
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Cortland, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas
  22. 2018 Map of Sycamore, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sycamore, 2018 Print
    2018 Sycamore
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Cortland, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas
  25. 2021 Map of Sycamore, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sycamore, 2021 Print
    2021 Sycamore
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Cortland, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas
  28. 2024 Map of Sycamore, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Sycamore, 2024 Print
    2024 Sycamore
    2024 Print · USGS
    DeKalb 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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