Old Maps of Essex, Illinois for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 7 historic maps of Essex. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Essex's past.


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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  5. 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

  6. 1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Ottawa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  7. 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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