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.
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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

  11. 1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Elgin
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Crystal Lake, Bartlett, and other nearby areas

  12. 1925 Map of Elgin, 1932 Print
    1925 Map of Elgin, 1932 Print
    1925 Elgin
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Crystal Lake, Bartlett, and other nearby areas

  13. 1925 Map of Elgin, 1942 Print
    1925 Map of Elgin, 1942 Print
    1925 Elgin
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Crystal Lake, Bartlett, and other nearby areas

  14. 1932 Map of Geneva
    1932 Map of Geneva
    1932 Geneva
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Aurora, Wayne, and other nearby areas

  15. 1932 Map of Geneva
    1932 Map of Geneva
    1932 Geneva
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Aurora, Wayne, and other nearby areas

  16. 1932 Map of Geneva, 1949 Print
    1932 Map of Geneva, 1949 Print
    1932 Geneva
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Aurora, Wayne, and other nearby areas

  17. 1935 Map of Barrington, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Barrington, 1958 Print
    1935 Barrington
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, and other nearby areas

  18. 1940 Map of Elgin, 1957 Print
    1940 Map of Elgin, 1957 Print
    1940 Elgin
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Crystal Lake, Bartlett, and other nearby areas

  19. 1948 Map of Wheaton, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Wheaton, 1956 Print
    1948 Wheaton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  20. 1948 Map of Geneva, 1964 Print
    1948 Map of Geneva, 1964 Print
    1948 Geneva
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Aurora, Wayne, and other nearby areas

  21. 1949 Map of Geneva
    1949 Map of Geneva
    1949 Geneva
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Wayne, Bartlett, and other nearby areas

  22. 1949 Map of Geneva
    1949 Map of Geneva
    1949 Geneva
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Wayne, Bartlett, and other nearby areas

  23. 1953 Map of West Chicago, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of West Chicago, 1955 Print
    1953 West Chicago
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Schaumburg, Wayne, and other nearby areas

  24. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas

  25. 1954 Map of Wheaton, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Wheaton, 1960 Print
    1954 Wheaton
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Elgin, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas

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