Old Maps of Frontenac, Naperville Township for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Frontenac with 14 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.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Frontenac has changed over the decades.


Frontenac, Naperville Township maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Joliet
    1892 Map of Joliet
    1892 Joliet
    1892 Print · USGS
    Will County at the end of the nineteenth century was a bustling intersection of canal trade and heavy rail. Genealogists can trace the early streets of Joliet and Lockport or locate long-standing rural landmarks like Caton Farm and Grinton.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1923 Map of Joliet
    1923 Map of Joliet
    1923 Joliet
    1923 Print · USGS
    Joliet and the Des Plaines River valley are shown here in the 1920s, a hub of heavy industry and vital shipping canals. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Spaulding School, the Du Page Church, and the expansive State Penitentiary Farm.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Normantown, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Normantown, 1955 Print
    1953 Normantown
    1955 Print · USGS
    The rural prairies of Du Page and Will counties are shown in the early fifties as the region transitioned toward modernization. Genealogists can trace early family sites like Vermont Cem, Wheatland Sch, and the rail stop at Normantown.

  4. 1954 Map of Joliet, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Joliet, 1960 Print
    1954 Joliet
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Joliet and Plainfield are captured here during a period of heavy industrial and transit growth. Researchers can trace the alignment of the Lincoln Highway and find localized details like the State Prison Farm and Caton Farm.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1962 Map of Normantown, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Normantown, 1963 Print
    1962 Normantown
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie near the Du Page and Will County line is shown here in the early sixties as it transitions from agriculture to industry. You can trace early settlement roots at Vermont Cem or locate former aviation sites like Matter Airport and Aero Airport.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 1993 Map of Normantown, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Normantown, 1994 Print
    1993 Normantown
    1994 Print · USGS
    Will County’s transition from prairie farmland to bustling suburban corridor is captured here in the early nineties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Vermont Cem, the Wheatland-Salem Ch, and the rail lines of the Elgin Joliet and Eastern RR.

  10. 2012 Map of Normantown, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Normantown, 2012 Print
    2012 Normantown
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Frontenac, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  11. 2015 Map of Normantown, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Normantown, 2015 Print
    2015 Normantown
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Frontenac, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Normantown, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Normantown, 2018 Print
    2018 Normantown
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Frontenac, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  13. 2021 Map of Normantown, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Normantown, 2021 Print
    2021 Normantown
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Frontenac, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  14. 2024 Map of Normantown, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Normantown, 2024 Print
    2024 Normantown
    2024 Print · USGS
    The suburban reaches of Will and DuPage Counties are captured here during a period of modern expansion. Researchers can trace the development of Normantown or locate local heritage sites like Vermont Cem and the Wheatland Township Cem.

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