Old Maps of Plato Township, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 27 historic maps of Plato Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Plato Township, IL maps
(27)- 1925 Map of Elgin
1925 Elgin1925 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1932 Map of Geneva
1932 Geneva1932 Print · USGSThe Fox River valley is a hive of early twentieth-century industry and civic life. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like Johnsons Mound or the many country schools, including Red Brick Sch and Stewart Sch.3 unique versions available - 1940 Map of Elgin, 1957 Print
1940 Elgin1957 Print · USGSKane 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. - 1948 Map of Geneva, 1964 Print
1948 Geneva1964 Print · USGSThe Fox River valley thrives in the late 1940s, showing the industrial cores of Geneva and Batavia before the suburban boom. Trace the complex rail network through Elburn and St Charles, or locate rural landmarks like Johnsons Mound and Red Brick Sch. - 1954 Map of Rockford
1954 Rockford1954 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1955 Map of Rockford
1955 Rockford1955 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
1958 Aurora1969 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
1958 Rockford1974 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1961 Map of Aurora
1961 Aurora1961 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1962 Map of Pingree Grove, 1964 Print
1962 Pingree Grove1964 Print · USGSNorth-central Kane County is captured in the early sixties as modern tollways began to bisect the traditional farming landscape. Researchers can trace family homesteads near Plato Center, find old schools like Central High Sch, and locate the Doty Cem burial grounds.2 unique versions available - 1962 Map of Elgin, 1965 Print
1962 Elgin1965 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1963 Map of Rockford
1963 Rockford1963 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1964 Map of Elburn, 1965 Print
1964 Elburn1965 Print · USGSKane County in the mid-sixties shows a landscape of steady growth along the Chicago and North Western and Chicago Great Western railroads. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial sites like Lily Lake Cem or Baker Cem and explore institutions like Broadview Academy.3 unique versions available - 1981 Map of Elgin
1981 Elgin1981 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
1985 Aurora1989 Print · USGSNortheastern 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. - 1992 Map of Pingree Grove
1992 Pingree Grove1992 Print · USGSKane County in the early nineties shows a landscape of steady growth where quiet townships meet major transport corridors. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural life through Doty Cem, Plato Center, and Allens Corners. - 1993 Map of Elburn, 1994 Print
1993 Elburn1994 Print · USGSKane County is captured here in the early nineties as rural townships began to interface with suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family names at Blackberry Cem or New Hampshire Cem and follow the old Chicago and North Western rail line. - 2012 Map of Pingree Grove, 2012 Print
2012 Pingree Grove2012 Print · USGSKane County's transition from rural farmland to residential communities is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family sites at North Plato Cem or locate the small-scale aviation history of Olson Airport and Koppie Airport. - 2012 Map of Elburn, 2012 Print
2012 Elburn2012 Print · USGSKane County's transition from agricultural prairie to suburban enclaves is captured here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the New Hampshire Settlement Cem, Blackberry Cem, and the historic Garfield Farm Cem. - 2015 Map of Pingree Grove, 2015 Print
2015 Pingree Grove2015 Print · USGSThe northern edge of Kane County is shown here in the mid-2010s, capturing a unique mix of expanding residential subdivisions and historic rural crossroads. Researchers can trace the heritage of local family names and burial grounds at Doty Cemetery, North Plato Cemetery, and Udina Cemetery. - 2015 Map of Elburn, 2015 Print
2015 Elburn2015 Print · USGSCentral Kane County in the mid-2010s reveals a blend of suburban growth and preserved pioneer heritage. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds including Lily Lake Cem, Whitney Cem, and the New Hampshire Settlement Cem. - 2018 Map of Pingree Grove, 2018 Print
2018 Pingree Grove2018 Print · USGSKane County's evolving landscape is documented here in the late 2010s as suburban development meets agricultural roots. Local researchers can trace family lands near Plato Center or locate historic burials at Doty Cem and Washington Memorial Cem. - 2018 Map of Elburn, 2018 Print
2018 Elburn2018 Print · USGSKane County's agricultural heartland and the growing village of Elburn are documented here in the late twenty-teens. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous pioneer burial grounds including New Hampshire Cem, Whitney Cem, and Lily Lake Cem. - 2021 Map of Pingree Grove, 2021 Print
2021 Pingree Grove2021 Print · USGSKane County's agricultural and suburban fringes are captured here as they appeared in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family sites at Doty Cem and North Plato Cem or locate regional landmarks like Olson Airport and Starks. - 2021 Map of Elburn, 2021 Print
2021 Elburn2021 Print · USGSKane County's transition from rural farmsteads to modern residential communities is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can map out old burial grounds like New Hampshire Cem and Campton Cem alongside the growth of Elburn and Wasco.
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Top neighborhoods of Plato Township
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