Old Maps of Kirkland, Illinois 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.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Kirkland.
Kirkland, IL maps
(18)- 1918 Map of Kirkland1918 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 Rockford1954 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 Rockford1955 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 Print1958 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 Rockford1963 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 Print1968 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 Print1968 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 Elgin1981 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 Print2012 Kirkland2012 Print · USGSDeKalb County’s rural character and small-town centers are captured here in the early 2010s. Genealogists can trace local roots through several family and community burial grounds like Maple Cem and Vanderburgh Cem, while exploring the riverfront growth of Kingston.
- 2012 Map of Fairdale, 2012 Print2012 Fairdale2012 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois at the start of the 2010s reveals a structured agricultural landscape centered on the settlements of Fairdale and Esmond. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through several sites like Porter Cem, Hick's Mill Cem, and the Heisner Dairy Farm.
- 2015 Map of Fairdale, 2015 Print2015 Fairdale2015 Print · USGSThe rural borderlands of Ogle and DeKalb counties are captured here during the mid-2010s, showing a landscape of scattered farmsteads and small crossroads communities. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites including Hick's Mill Cem and Greenview Cem, or trace the path of the South Branch Kishwaukee River.
- 2015 Map of Kirkland, 2015 Print2015 Kirkland2015 Print · USGSDeKalb County’s rural character and small-town junctions are preserved here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous local burial sites like Ault Road Cem and South Grove Cem or locate homes along River Rd.
- 2018 Map of Fairdale, 2018 Print2018 Fairdale2018 Print · USGSAgricultural life in DeKalb and Ogle counties remains centered on the small crossroads of Fairdale and Esmond in the twenty-first century. Researchers can locate rural landmarks such as Vodden Airport and several historic burial sites like Greenview Cem.
- 2018 Map of Kirkland, 2018 Print2018 Kirkland2018 Print · USGSDeKalb County’s rural character is preserved in this modern survey of the Kishwaukee River valley. Researchers can pinpoint several small family burial sites like Lanan Cem and Vanderburgh Cem alongside the settlements of Kirkland and Clare.
- 2021 Map of Kirkland, 2021 Print2021 Kirkland2021 Print · USGSDeKalb County’s rural townships are shown in detail during the early 2020s, centered on the historic rail-and-river towns of Kirkland and Kingston. Genealogists can trace family burial sites at Pine Hill Cem, Vanderburgh Cem, or Mayfield Cem while exploring the surrounding farmland.
- 2021 Map of Fairdale, 2021 Print2021 Fairdale2021 Print · USGSAgriculture and rural community life define this northern Illinois landscape in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the county line at Fairdale or locate family burial sites at Hicks Mill Cem and Roseland Cem.
- 2024 Map of Fairdale, 2024 Print2024 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 Print2024 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.
End of results
Showing maps 1-18 of 18
Top cities near Kirkland
- Rockford historical maps
- DeKalb historical maps
- Belvidere historical maps
- Loves Park historical maps
- Sycamore historical maps
- Rochelle historical maps
See more
Frequently asked questions
- What are the different types of historical maps available for Kirkland?
- What is the oldest map of Kirkland?
- Where can I purchase historical maps of Kirkland for my home or office?
- Where can I download high-res historical maps of Kirkland?
- Are there historical topographic maps available for Kirkland?
- Is there historical aerial imagery available for Kirkland?
- Where are historical maps of Kirkland sourced from?









