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Old Maps of Lake Forest, Illinois

Explore 44 old maps of Lake Forest, spanning from 1900 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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Lake Forest, IL maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Highwood
    1900 Map of Highwood
    1900 Highwood
    1900 Print · USGS
    Coastal bluffs and river valleys north of Chicago come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey. Trace the early footprints of settlements like Highland Park and Arlington Heights or locate the historic military grounds at Fort Sheridan.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1906 Map of Waukegan, 1959 Print
    1906 Map of Waukegan, 1959 Print
    1906 Waukegan
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lake County thrives during the early twentieth century as a hub of military training and religious settlement along Lake Michigan. Researchers can trace the roots of local communities through landmarks like Zion City, the Great Lakes US Naval Training Station, and Mount Rest Cemetery.
  7. 1908 Map of Waukegan
    1908 Map of Waukegan
    1908 Waukegan
    1908 Print · USGS
    Lake County and the Illinois-Wisconsin border are captured here in the early 1900s as coastal industry and inland farming thrived. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous crossroads like Rosecrans, early institutions like St. Marys Academy, and historic sites like Camp Logan.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1928 Map of Wheeling
    1928 Map of Wheeling
    1928 Wheeling
    1928 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Illinois appears in the mid-twenties as a landscape of rural schoolhouses and expanding rail lines along the Des Plaines River. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Diamond Lake Cemetery, Tripp School, and the settlement of Aptakisic.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1928 Map of Highland Park
    1928 Map of Highland Park
    1928 Highland Park
    1928 Print · USGS
    The North Shore was entering a golden age of suburban development and leisure in the late twenties. Trace the expansion of Highland Park and Lake Forest through their numerous estate clubs and historic schools like Lake Forest Academy.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1951 Map of Highland Park
    1951 Map of Highland Park
    1951 Highland Park
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Illinois North Shore thrived in the early fifties as a landscape of prestigious clubs, military outposts, and growing suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprints of Fort Sheridan, Sky Harbor Airport, and the vanished Brickyard near Northbrook.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Highland Park, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Highland Park, 1955 Print
    1953 Highland Park
    1955 Print · USGS
    The North Shore was in the midst of post-war expansion when this survey was updated, showing the growing suburbs between the lake and the forest preserves. Genealogists and local historians can locate Fort Sheridan, Mooney Cemetery, and the many country clubs that defined this era.
  22. 1953 Map of Wheeling, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Wheeling, 1955 Print
    1953 Wheeling
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Lake County and Cook County borderlands appear here in the early fifties as the region's agricultural past meets a new era of aviation and speedways. Genealogists and local researchers can trace old crossroads like Aptakisic and Halfday or locate family sites at Vernon Cem and Tripp Sch.
  25. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Racine
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the late fifties was a study in contrasts between the industrial bustle of Kenosha and the quiet woods of the Allegan State Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the urban footprint of Evanston or locate strategic sites like Fort Sheridan and the Wind Point Light.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1960 Map of Waukegan, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Waukegan, 1962 Print
    1960 Waukegan
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the early sixties shows a dense industrial and military landscape stretching from Waukegan to Lake Forest. Researchers can trace the massive Great Lakes Naval Training Center and old family plots at St Marys Cem or Northshore Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1960 Map of Waukegan, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Waukegan, 1962 Print
    1960 Waukegan
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lake County thrives in the early sixties as industrial centers and military installations expand along the lakefront. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Patricks Cem, trace the rail corridors of Rondout, or explore the grounds of St Marys of the Lake Seminary.
  34. 1960 Map of Libertyville, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Libertyville, 1962 Print
    1960 Libertyville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Lake County at the dawn of the sixties shows a landscape of expanding suburbs and historic institutions. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like St Marys of the Lake Seminary, Ascension Cemetery, and the Rondout rail junction.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Racine
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the early sixties reveals a fascinating contrast between the dense industrial rail hubs of RACINE and CHICAGO and the forested dunes of Michigan. Local historians can trace military installations like Fort Sheridan or explore the numerous inland retreats around Paw Paw Lake and Sister Lakes.
  40. 1963 Map of Highland Park, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Highland Park, 1964 Print
    1963 Highland Park
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Shore suburbs of Chicago are seen here in the early sixties, as residential growth rapidly filled the spaces between historic estates. Researchers can trace family roots at Mooney Cem or locate the sprawling grounds of Fort Sheridan and Lake Forest College.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1963 Map of Wheeling, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Wheeling, 1964 Print
    1963 Wheeling
    1964 Print · USGS
    Suburban expansion meets the Des Plaines river valley in the early sixties as communities like Wheeling and Lincolnshire began to modernize. Genealogists can trace family names at Knopf Cem or Shalom Memorial Park, and see the early layout of the Chicagoland Airport.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1980 Map of Waukegan
    1980 Map of Waukegan
    1980 Waukegan
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Illinois North Shore and Lake Michigan coastline appear at a point of high development in the early eighties. Trace the expansive grounds of the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Fort Sheridan, and historic Northwestern University.
  49. 1993 Map of Highland Park
    1993 Map of Highland Park
    1993 Highland Park
    1993 Print · USGS
    The North Shore suburbs flourish along the Lake Michigan coast in the early nineties as modern expressways intersect with historic rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Fort Sheridan, Lake Forest College, and Deerfield Cem.
  52. 1993 Map of Libertyville
    1993 Map of Libertyville
    1993 Libertyville
    1993 Print · USGS
    Suburban Lake County enters the nineties as a hub of commerce and transit, from the Des Plaines River to the busy Tri-State Tollway. Researchers can trace local institutions like St Sava Camp, the Naval Training Center, and Carmel High Sch.
  55. 1993 Map of Wheeling
    1993 Map of Wheeling
    1993 Wheeling
    1993 Print · USGS
    The northern Chicago suburbs expanded rapidly during the early nineties, centered on the Des Plaines River corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace school district growth and family plots at Wheeling Cem, St Joseph Sch, and Willow Lawn Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1993 Map of Waukegan
    1993 Map of Waukegan
    1993 Waukegan
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Lake County shoreline in the early nineties reveals a dense network of military and civic institutions. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family-named schools and churches like St Josephs Ch or the vast grounds of the Great Lakes Naval Training Center.
  61. 1998 Map of Wheeling, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Wheeling, 2002 Print
    1998 Wheeling
    2002 Print · USGS
    The north Chicago suburbs of Cook and Lake Counties are shown here during their late-century expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Wheeling and Half Day while locating landmarks like St Marys Cem and the Hawthorn Center.
  64. 1998 Map of Libertyville, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Libertyville, 2002 Print
    1998 Libertyville
    2002 Print · USGS
    Suburban development and conservation efforts meet in Lake County during the late nineties. Local researchers can trace old landmarks like St Sava Camp, Ascension Cemetery, and the Old School forest preserve near Libertyville.
  67. 1998 Map of Waukegan, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Waukegan, 2003 Print
    1998 Waukegan
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline is mapped here in the late 1990s as it transitioned from its industrial roots toward suburban expansion. Trace the layout of the Great Lakes Naval Training Center or locate local landmarks like Skokie Junction and Shimer College.
  70. 2000 Map of Highland Park, 2001 Print
    2000 Map of Highland Park, 2001 Print
    2000 Highland Park
    2001 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline of Lake County and Cook County is captured here at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Sheridan, locate family plots in Sacred Heart Cem, and see the development around Lake Forest College.
  73. 2012 Map of Wheeling, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wheeling, 2012 Print
    2012 Wheeling
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, and other nearby areas
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