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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Randall Ridge, Elgin Township

Explore 11 historic maps of Randall Ridge from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Randall Ridge's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Randall Ridge's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Randall Ridge, Elgin Township maps

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  1. 1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Elgin
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the surrounding Kane County prairie are captured here during the mid-twenties, a time of established rail lines and manufacturing growth. Genealogists can trace early twentieth-century schools and junctions like Munshawville School, Pingree Grove, and Hickory Grove School.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1940 Map of Elgin, 1957 Print
    1940 Map of Elgin, 1957 Print
    1940 Elgin
    1957 Print · USGS
    Kane and McHenry Counties at the start of the 1940s reveal a landscape of bustling river towns and quiet prairie schools. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Munshawville School, the State Hospital, and the rail junction at Huntley.
  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 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
  16. 1962 Map of Elgin, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Elgin, 1964 Print
    1962 Elgin
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley was undergoing rapid expansion in the early sixties as new highways met historic rail lines. Researchers can trace the footprints of institutional landmarks like Elgin State Hospital or locate family plots in Bluff City Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1962 Map of Elgin, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Elgin, 1965 Print
    1962 Elgin
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the expanding Chicago suburbs are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Washington Church Cemetery, the Elgin Academy, and the State Hospital Cemetery.
  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. 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.
  28. 1992 Map of Elgin
    1992 Map of Elgin
    1992 Elgin
    1992 Print · USGS
    Elgin and the Fox River valley settlements are shown during a period of rapid growth in the early nineties. Researchers can trace the layout of the Elgin State Hospital, locate old family plots in Bluff City Cem, and follow the Chicago and North Western rail line.
  31. 1998 Map of Elgin, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Elgin, 2002 Print
    1998 Elgin
    2002 Print · USGS
    Kane County suburban development is in full view during the late nineties as the region balances rapid growth with vast forest preserves. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landmarks like Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin State Hospital, and the rail corridor of the Chicago and North Western.
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