Old Maps of Elizabeth, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Elizabeth. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Elizabeth, IL maps

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  1. 1911 Map of Elizabeth
    1911 Map of Elizabeth
    1911 Elizabeth
    1911 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Illinois at the start of the century was a landscape of ridge-top schools and valley-floor mines. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Salem Church or locate historic mining operations like the Illinois Mines and Skene Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1936 Map of Elizabeth, 1957 Print
    1936 Map of Elizabeth, 1957 Print
    1936 Elizabeth
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northwest Illinois is shown in the mid-1930s as a landscape of isolated mounds and active lead mines. Genealogists can trace rural communities through dozens of local schoolhouses like Equal Rights School and small mining sites such as the Illinois Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Dubuque or locate the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Lock and Dam No 11.

  4. 1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Dubuque
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the convergence of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Trace mid-century rail lines like the Chicago Great Western Ry and explore sites like the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Backbone State Park.

  5. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the Mississippi River bluffs. Genealogists and historians can locate Numerous lead and zinc mines, the New Melleray Abbey Monastery, and rural hubs like Saint Olaf.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1968 Map of Elizabeth, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Elizabeth, 1970 Print
    1968 Elizabeth
    1970 Print · USGS
    The rolling hills of Jo Daviess County come into focus during the late sixties as the rail lines shaped local trade. Researchers can trace family sites near Elizabeth, Woodbine, and Derinda Center, alongside landmarks like St Marys Cem and the Bible Ch.

  7. 1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Dubuque
    1976 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois come alive during the mid-seventies, showing a region built on river commerce and mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central railroad or locate heritage sites like the New Melleray Abbey Monastery and Backbone State Park.

  8. 1984 Map of Dubuque South, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Dubuque South, 1985 Print
    1984 Dubuque South
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois meet along the Mississippi in the mid-eighties, a landscape defined by river industry and limestone bluffs. Trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central Gulf or explore notable sites like the Savanna Army Depot and Maquoketa Caves State Park.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 2012 Map of Elizabeth, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Elizabeth, 2012 Print
    2012 Elizabeth
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Elizabeth, including Hanover, Woodbine, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Elizabeth, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Elizabeth, 2015 Print
    2015 Elizabeth
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Elizabeth, including Hanover, Woodbine, and other nearby areas

  11. 2018 Map of Elizabeth, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Elizabeth, 2018 Print
    2018 Elizabeth
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Elizabeth, including Hanover, Woodbine, and other nearby areas

  12. 2021 Map of Elizabeth, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Elizabeth, 2021 Print
    2021 Elizabeth
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Elizabeth, including Hanover, Woodbine, and other nearby areas

  13. 2024 Map of Elizabeth, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Elizabeth, 2024 Print
    2024 Elizabeth
    2024 Print · USGS
    The village of Elizabeth and the rural community of Woodbine are captured here in the heart of Jo Daviess County. Researchers can locate family sites at Saint Marys Cem or Woodbine Cem and trace the winding course of the Apple River.

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