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Old Maps of Genoa, Illinois

Explore 12 old maps of Genoa, spanning from 1938 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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Genoa, IL maps

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  1. 1938 Map of Genoa
    1938 Map of Genoa
    1938 Genoa
    1938 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farm country and rail junctions thrive in the late 1930s across the borders of De Kalb and McHenry counties. Genealogists can locate dozens of rural landmarks, from North Kingston Cem and Ney Ch to many local schools like Genoa Center Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  7. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  10. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern 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
  13. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  16. 1968 Map of Genoa, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Genoa, 1970 Print
    1968 Genoa
    1970 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County farmland and growing railroad towns are captured here in the late sixties as the region maintained its agricultural roots. Genealogists can locate family sites near Kingston Cem and Charter Grove or trace the busy Illinois Central rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1981 Map of Elgin
    1981 Map of Elgin
    1981 Elgin
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern 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.
  22. 2012 Map of Genoa, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Genoa, 2012 Print
    2012 Genoa
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Genoa, including Sycamore, Kingston, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Genoa, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Genoa, 2015 Print
    2015 Genoa
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Genoa, including Sycamore, Kingston, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Genoa, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Genoa, 2018 Print
    2018 Genoa
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Genoa, including Sycamore, Kingston, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Genoa, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Genoa, 2021 Print
    2021 Genoa
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Genoa, including Sycamore, Kingston, and other nearby areas
  34. 2024 Map of Genoa, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Genoa, 2024 Print
    2024 Genoa
    2024 Print · USGS
    Genoa and northern Sycamore are captured in this modern survey of the DeKalb County landscape. Local researchers can trace the growth of the South Branch Kishwaukee River valley and find family sites at Genoa Cem and Charter Grove.
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