Old Maps of Milan Township, Illinois for Metal Detecting
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Milan Township, IL maps
(30)- 1934 Map of De Kalb, 1965 Print
1934 De Kalb1965 Print · USGSDeKalb and its surrounding townships thrive as a major rail and highway hub during the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace dozens of country schoolhouses like Toad Hollow Sch and find family plots at Woodlawn Cem or Fairview Cem. - 1937 Map of De Kalb
1937 De Kalb1937 Print · USGSMid-1930s De Kalb County is captured here as a thriving rail and agricultural hub during the peak of the Lincoln Highway era. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local school sites like Toad Hollow Sch and old cemeteries including Woodlawn Cem and Calvary Cem.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. - 1971 Map of Lee, 1973 Print
1971 Lee1973 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois farm country in the early seventies is documented here as the Burlington Northern railroad connected rural hubs. Genealogists can locate family sites at Union Cem, Calvary Ch, or follow the Old Railroad Grade. - 1971 Map of Waterman, 1973 Print
1971 Waterman1973 Print · USGSDeKalb County farmland is shown in transition during the early seventies, centered on the rail junctions and prairie townships of Waterman and Shabbona. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Chief Shabbona Grave, Afton Center Cem, and the small siding at McGirr. - 1971 Map of Creston, 1973 Print
1971 Creston1973 Print · USGSCreston and its neighboring townships are captured in the early seventies during a period of established agricultural growth and institutional expansion. Trace local family history and property lines near Woodlawn Cem, Kishwaukee College, or along the Chicago and North Western rail line.2 unique versions available - 1971 Map of De Kalb, 1973 Print
1971 De Kalb1973 Print · USGSDe Kalb and the surrounding Illinois prairie are captured here during a period of mid-century academic and civic growth. Researchers can trace the development of Northern Illinois University or locate family roots at Malta Cem and the Open Bible Ch.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. - 1994 Map of Waterman
1994 Waterman1994 Print · USGSDeKalb County enters the 1990s as a productive agricultural landscape marked by the growth of Waterman and Shabbona. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Afton Center Cem, McGirr, and the Wade Landing Strip. - 2012 Map of Creston, 2012 Print
2012 Creston2012 Print · USGSThe village of Creston and the surrounding Ogle County farmlands are captured here during the early 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Woodlawn Cem, the Kishwaukee College campus, and the Montavon Seed Farm. - 2012 Map of Lee, 2012 Print
2012 Lee2012 Print · USGSDeKalb County farmland at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of deep-rooted rural communities and prairie tributaries. Genealogists and local historians can trace the positions of Norwegian Lutheran Cem, English Cem, and the small settlement of Lee. - 2012 Map of Waterman, 2012 Print
2012 Waterman2012 Print · USGSDeKalb County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the village of Waterman. Local historians can trace family-run operations like Honey Hill Orchard and burial grounds such as North Clinton Cem and Afton Center Cem. - 2012 Map of DeKalb, 2012 Print
2012 DeKalb2012 Print · USGSDeKalb and the surrounding prairie are captured here in the early 21st century as the university campus and residential neighborhoods expand westward. Genealogists and historians can locate Fairview Park Cem, the grounds of Northern Illinois University, and the outlying village of Malta. - 2015 Map of DeKalb, 2015 Print
2015 DeKalb2015 Print · USGSDeKalb and the neighboring village of Malta are shown in detail during a period of modern collegiate and agricultural growth. Researchers can trace local heritage through several burial grounds like Hudson Cem and Oaklawn Cem, or locate the sprawling Northern Illinois Univ campus. - 2015 Map of Lee, 2015 Print
2015 Lee2015 Print · USGSThe Illinois prairie at the Lee and DeKalb county line is shown here in the mid-2010s, capturing a landscape of established agriculture and growing townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Norwegian Lutheran Cem or Rose Hill Cem while exploring the creek-cut fields around Lee and Shabbona. - 2015 Map of Waterman, 2015 Print
2015 Waterman2015 Print · USGSDeKalb County’s rural character is on full display in this mid-2010s survey of the prairie lands around Clinton Township. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Waterman and Shabbona, or locate historic burial grounds like Afton Center Cem and North Clinton Cem. - 2015 Map of Creston, 2015 Print
2015 Creston2015 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois farm country at the Ogle and DeKalb county line is captured here in the mid-2010s. Trace local history through the village streets of Creston and Malta, or locate landmarks like Woodlawn Cem and Kishwaukee Coll. - 2018 Map of Lee, 2018 Print
2018 Lee2018 Print · USGSThe rural borderlands of Lee and DeKalb counties are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing a landscape shaped by the Kishwaukee River headwaters. Researchers can trace family roots at the Norwegian Lutheran Cem, Union Cem, or within the village of Lee. - 2018 Map of DeKalb, 2018 Print
2018 DeKalb2018 Print · USGSDeKalb and the nearby village of Malta are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the expansion of the university campus into the surrounding prairie. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial grounds such as Whitmore Cemetery and Hudson Cemetery. - 2018 Map of Creston, 2018 Print
2018 Creston2018 Print · USGSThe borderlands of Ogle and DeKalb counties come into focus in this late twenty-tens survey of the Illinois prairie. Researchers can trace the layout of Creston and Malta or locate family sites near Woodlawn Cemetery and Kishwaukee College. - 2018 Map of Waterman, 2018 Print
2018 Waterman2018 Print · USGSDeKalb County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the late twenty-teens, showing the village of Waterman and the sprawling waters of Shabbona Lake. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Afton Center Cem, the small settlement of McGirr, and private airstrips including Wade Airport. - 2021 Map of Creston, 2021 Print
2021 Creston2021 Print · USGSCreston and the Ogle-DeKalb county line are the focus of this recent Illinois survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape from Woodlawn Cem and Kishwaukee College to the residential streets of Creston and Malta. - 2021 Map of Lee, 2021 Print
2021 Lee2021 Print · USGSThe Illinois prairie at the Lee and DeKalb county line is shown here in its modern agricultural form. Genealogists can trace family footprints across several rural burial grounds, including English Cem, Union Cem, and Rose Hill Cem. - 2021 Map of Waterman, 2021 Print
2021 Waterman2021 Print · USGSDeKalb County farmland is shown at a time when traditional township life and small-town aviation persist alongside historic creek systems. Researchers can trace family ties at North Clinton Cem or explore the drainage of Somonauk Cr and Shabbona Lake.
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