Old Maps of Kirkland, Franklin Township for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 18 historic maps of Kirkland. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Kirkland.
Kirkland, Franklin Township maps
(18)- 1918 Map of Kirkland
1918 Kirkland1918 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois prairie lands are shown here during the height of the steam rail era. You can trace early family roots through dozens of rural landmarks like Bloods Point School, Gunn School, and the junction at Kirkland.4 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Rockford
1954 Rockford1954 Print · USGSThe Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva. - 1955 Map of Rockford
1955 Rockford1955 Print · USGSThe Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit. - 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
1958 Rockford1974 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.4 unique versions available - 1963 Map of Rockford
1963 Rockford1963 Print · USGSThe mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill. - 1968 Map of Kirkland, 1970 Print
1968 Kirkland1970 Print · USGSDeKalb County farmland is captured here in the late sixties, showing the active rail hubs of Kirkland and Kingston along the Kishwaukee River. Researchers can trace old family footprints at Maple Cem, locate the Mayfield Ch, or follow the Old RR Grade. - 1968 Map of Fairdale, 1970 Print
1968 Fairdale1970 Print · USGSDeKalb and Ogle Counties are captured in the late sixties as an active agricultural and transport corridor. Local researchers can trace family names and landmarks like Hicks Mills Cem, the small settlement of Fairdale, and the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad.2 unique versions available - 1981 Map of Elgin
1981 Elgin1981 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown in the early eighties as suburban growth meets glacial terrain. Trace the paths of the Milwaukee Road through Harvard or explore the wetlands of Volo Bog State Natural Area. - 2012 Map of Kirkland, 2012 Print
2012 Kirkland2012 Print · USGSCovers Kirkland, including Kingston, Franklin Township, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Fairdale, 2012 Print
2012 Fairdale2012 Print · USGSCovers Kirkland, including Monroe Center, Franklin Township, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Fairdale, 2015 Print
2015 Fairdale2015 Print · USGSCovers Kirkland, including Monroe Center, Franklin Township, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Kirkland, 2015 Print
2015 Kirkland2015 Print · USGSCovers Kirkland, including Kingston, Franklin Township, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Fairdale, 2018 Print
2018 Fairdale2018 Print · USGSCovers Kirkland, including Monroe Center, Franklin Township, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Kirkland, 2018 Print
2018 Kirkland2018 Print · USGSCovers Kirkland, including Kingston, Franklin Township, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Kirkland, 2021 Print
2021 Kirkland2021 Print · USGSCovers Kirkland, including Kingston, Franklin Township, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Fairdale, 2021 Print
2021 Fairdale2021 Print · USGSCovers Kirkland, including Monroe Center, Franklin Township, and other nearby areas - 2024 Map of Fairdale, 2024 Print
2024 Fairdale2024 Print · USGSSettlement 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. - 2024 Map of Kirkland, 2024 Print
2024 Kirkland2024 Print · USGSDeKalb 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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