Old Maps of Shabbona Township, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Shabbona Township with 31 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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Shabbona Township, IL maps

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  1. 1934 Map of De Kalb, 1965 Print
    1934 Map of De Kalb, 1965 Print
    1934 De Kalb
    1965 Print · USGS
    DeKalb 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.

  2. 1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 De Kalb
    1937 Print · USGS
    Mid-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

  3. 1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Earlville
    1952 Print · USGS
    The rural crossroads of north-central Illinois come to life in this early fifties survey of the area surrounding Earlville and Leland. Genealogists can trace family ties at the Baker Cem or St Clara Cem and locate vanished schoolhouses like Austin 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1971 Map of Lee, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Lee, 1973 Print
    1971 Lee
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northern 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.

  7. 1971 Map of Paw Paw, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Paw Paw, 1973 Print
    1971 Paw Paw
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farm country near the intersection of Lee, DeKalb, and La Salle Counties is shown here in the early 1970s. Trace family history at the Wyoming Cemetery, locate the Rogers Brothers Landing Strip, and follow the Chicago Burlington and Northern Railroad through Rollo and Radley.

  8. 1971 Map of Waterman, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Waterman, 1973 Print
    1971 Waterman
    1973 Print · USGS
    DeKalb 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.

  9. 1971 Map of Shabbona Grove, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Shabbona Grove, 1973 Print
    1971 Shabbona Grove
    1973 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of DeKalb and La Salle counties are captured in the early 1970s as a landscape of productive fields and historic rural outposts. Genealogists can trace the Shabbona Grove area and identify isolated burying grounds like Johnson Grove Cem and Victor Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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.

  11. 1994 Map of Waterman
    1994 Map of Waterman
    1994 Waterman
    1994 Print · USGS
    DeKalb 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.

  12. 2012 Map of Lee, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lee, 2012 Print
    2012 Lee
    2012 Print · USGS
    DeKalb 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.

  13. 2012 Map of Paw Paw, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Paw Paw, 2012 Print
    2012 Paw Paw
    2012 Print · USGS
    Wyoming Township and the surrounding Lee County countryside are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Family historians can locate several local burial sites including Wyoming Cemetery and Ellsworth Cemetery near South Paw Paw.

  14. 2012 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2012 Print
    2012 Shabbona Grove
    2012 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County farmland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by prairie streams and section roads. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Johnson Farm and Old Stevens Cem, or trace the recreational shores of Shabbona Lake.

  15. 2012 Map of Waterman, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Waterman, 2012 Print
    2012 Waterman
    2012 Print · USGS
    DeKalb 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.

  16. 2015 Map of Lee, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lee, 2015 Print
    2015 Lee
    2015 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  17. 2015 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2015 Print
    2015 Shabbona Grove
    2015 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and LaSalle counties appear here as they were in 2015, defined by rich agricultural lands and the legacy of early settlements. Genealogists can trace family connections through landmarks like Johnson Grove Cem, Victor Cem, and the old community at Shabbona Grove.

  18. 2015 Map of Waterman, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waterman, 2015 Print
    2015 Waterman
    2015 Print · USGS
    DeKalb 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.

  19. 2015 Map of Paw Paw, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Paw Paw, 2015 Print
    2015 Paw Paw
    2015 Print · USGS
    The rural tri-county region of Lee, DeKalb, and LaSalle counties is captured here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Wyoming Cem or Johnson Grove Cem and explore the legacy of Paw Paw and Rollo.

  20. 2018 Map of Lee, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lee, 2018 Print
    2018 Lee
    2018 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  21. 2018 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2018 Print
    2018 Shabbona Grove
    2018 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the late 2010s, showing the intersection of rural life and historic burial sites. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Johnson Grove Cem, Old Stevens Cem, and the settlement at Shabbona Grove.

  22. 2018 Map of Paw Paw, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Paw Paw, 2018 Print
    2018 Paw Paw
    2018 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of Lee, DeKalb, and LaSalle counties are captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing a resilient landscape of rural villages and prairie farms. Researchers can locate family sites near Paw Paw, Rollo, and several historic burial grounds like East Paw Paw Cem.

  23. 2018 Map of Waterman, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Waterman, 2018 Print
    2018 Waterman
    2018 Print · USGS
    DeKalb 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.

  24. 2021 Map of Lee, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lee, 2021 Print
    2021 Lee
    2021 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  25. 2021 Map of Paw Paw, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Paw Paw, 2021 Print
    2021 Paw Paw
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie of Lee and DeKalb counties is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family footprints across several historic burial sites, including Shabbona Grove Cem and Ellsworth Cem, or locate the quiet crossroads of Rollo and Radley.

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