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Historical Maps of Elgin, Illinois

What stories do these 71 old maps tell about Elgin's past? From 1908 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Elgin's history through maps:

  • Trace Elgin's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Elgin's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Elgin, IL maps

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  1. 1908 Map of Wheaton
    1908 Map of Wheaton
    1908 Wheaton
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas
  2. 1908 Map of Wheaton, 1916 Print
    1908 Map of Wheaton, 1916 Print
    1908 Wheaton
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas
  3. 1908 Map of Wheaton, 1924 Print
    1908 Map of Wheaton, 1924 Print
    1908 Wheaton
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas
  4. 1908 Map of Wheaton, 1941 Print
    1908 Map of Wheaton, 1941 Print
    1908 Wheaton
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas
  5. 1908 Map of Wheaton, 1949 Print
    1908 Map of Wheaton, 1949 Print
    1908 Wheaton
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas
  6. 1923 Map of Barrington
    1923 Map of Barrington
    1923 Barrington
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, and other nearby areas
  7. 1923 Map of Barrington, 1927 Print
    1923 Map of Barrington, 1927 Print
    1923 Barrington
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, and other nearby areas
  8. 1923 Map of Barrington, 1931 Print
    1923 Map of Barrington, 1931 Print
    1923 Barrington
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, and other nearby areas
  9. 1923 Map of Barrington, 1938 Print
    1923 Map of Barrington, 1938 Print
    1923 Barrington
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, and other nearby areas
  10. 1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Elgin
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Crystal Lake, Bartlett, and other nearby areas
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