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Old Maps of Sycamore Township, Illinois

Explore 34 old maps of Sycamore Township, spanning from 1937 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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Sycamore Township, IL maps

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  1. 1937 Map of Sycamore
    1937 Map of Sycamore
    1937 Sycamore
    1937 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Kane counties are captured here in the mid-thirties, showing a landscape defined by prairie agriculture and a bustling rail network. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural institutions like Ohio Grove Cem, East Pierce Ch, and Coltonville Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 1968 Map of Sycamore, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Sycamore, 1970 Print
    1968 Sycamore
    1970 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Sycamore are shown during a period of mid-century growth along the Kishwaukee River corridor. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Mt Carmel Cem, Bethany Ch, and the Ohio Grove Grange across the prairie.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1968 Map of Hampshire, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Hampshire, 1970 Print
    1968 Hampshire
    1970 Print · USGS
    Kane and De Kalb counties are captured here in the late sixties as the rural landscape centered on rail-town life. Researchers can trace ancestral farmsteads along Plank Road or locate family plots at Hampshire Center Cem and Burlington Union Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1968 Map of Maple Park, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Maple Park, 1970 Print
    1968 Maple Park
    1970 Print · USGS
    The DeKalb and Kane County borderlands appear in the late sixties as a thriving rail-and-farm landscape. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like South Burlington Cem, SS Peter and Paul Sch, and the small siding at Richardson.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 2012 Map of Hampshire, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hampshire, 2012 Print
    2012 Hampshire
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sycamore Township, including Hampshire, Burlington, and other nearby areas
  46. 2012 Map of Sycamore, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sycamore, 2012 Print
    2012 Sycamore
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sycamore Township, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas
  49. 2012 Map of Maple Park, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Maple Park, 2012 Print
    2012 Maple Park
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sycamore Township, including Maple Park, Virgil, and other nearby areas
  52. 2012 Map of Genoa, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Genoa, 2012 Print
    2012 Genoa
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sycamore Township, including Sycamore, Genoa, and other nearby areas
  55. 2015 Map of Maple Park, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Maple Park, 2015 Print
    2015 Maple Park
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sycamore Township, including Maple Park, Virgil, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Sycamore, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sycamore, 2015 Print
    2015 Sycamore
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sycamore Township, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Hampshire, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hampshire, 2015 Print
    2015 Hampshire
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sycamore Township, including Hampshire, Burlington, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Genoa, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Genoa, 2015 Print
    2015 Genoa
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sycamore Township, including Sycamore, Genoa, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Genoa, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Genoa, 2018 Print
    2018 Genoa
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sycamore Township, including Sycamore, Genoa, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Hampshire, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hampshire, 2018 Print
    2018 Hampshire
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sycamore Township, including Hampshire, Burlington, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Sycamore, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sycamore, 2018 Print
    2018 Sycamore
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sycamore Township, including DeKalb, Sycamore, and other nearby areas
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