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Old Maps of Essex, Illinois

Explore 7 old maps of Essex, spanning from 1923 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Essex, IL maps

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  1. 1923 Map of Herscher, 1959 Print
    1923 Map of Herscher, 1959 Print
    1923 Herscher
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex, including Braidwood, Herscher, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1925 Map of Herscher
    1925 Map of Herscher
    1925 Herscher
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex, including Braidwood, Herscher, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
  13. 1973 Map of Essex, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Essex, 1975 Print
    1973 Essex
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex, including Braidwood, Braceville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Ottawa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas
  19. 1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Ottawa
    1991 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas
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