2000s (21st Century) Maps of Lake Forest, Illinois

Explore 21 historic maps of Lake Forest from the 2000s (21st Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2000s — 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 Lake Forest's landscape evolved across the 2000s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Lake Forest, IL maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 2012 Map of Wheeling, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wheeling, 2012 Print
    2012 Wheeling
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Lake and Cook County borderlands appear in the early 2010s as a dense network of suburban villages and historic settlements. Genealogists can trace family plots at Diamond Lake Cem or Vernon Cem, while historians can locate original village sites like Half Day and Aptakisic.

  3. 2012 Map of Waukegan, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Waukegan, 2012 Print
    2012 Waukegan
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Illinois shoreline of Lake Michigan appears in high detail during the early twenty-first century, showing the established urban grids of Waukegan and North Chicago. Researchers can trace local history through sites like Shimer College, Saint Marys Cem, and the Chicago Waterworks.

  4. 2012 Map of Highland Park, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Highland Park, 2012 Print
    2012 Highland Park
    2012 Print · USGS
    The North Shore suburbs and Lake Michigan coastline appear in high detail during the early 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial records at Fort Sheridan Cem or Northfield Union Cem and locate community landmarks like Briergate Station.

  5. 2012 Map of Libertyville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Libertyville, 2012 Print
    2012 Libertyville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Libertyville and the Des Plaines River valley are shown here during the early twenty-first century, reflecting a blend of deep-rooted suburban history and modern infrastructure. Researchers can locate specialized sites like Sant Sava Monastery Cem, Rondout, and the Lake County Poor Farm Cem.

  6. 2015 Map of Libertyville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Libertyville, 2015 Print
    2015 Libertyville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Lake County at the height of its modern suburban development reveals a deep layer of history along the Des Plaines River. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like the Lake County Poor Farm Cem or the numerous local corners such as Bushs Corners and Rondout.

  7. 2015 Map of Waukegan, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waukegan, 2015 Print
    2015 Waukegan
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Lake County shoreline in the mid-2010s shows a dense transition from industrial centers to collegiate and residential enclaves. Researchers can trace the development of Waukegan and North Chicago or locate landmarks like Lake Forest Coll and Saint Marys Cem.

  8. 2015 Map of Wheeling, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wheeling, 2015 Print
    2015 Wheeling
    2015 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Illinois appears as a mature suburban corridor in this mid-2010s survey of the Lake and Cook county line. Local historians can trace established communities like Vernon Hills and Wheeling alongside landmarks such as Saint Marys Cem and the Des Plaines River.

  9. 2015 Map of Highland Park, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Highland Park, 2015 Print
    2015 Highland Park
    2015 Print · USGS
    The North Shore suburbs of Chicago are seen in the mid-2010s, showing the dense residential growth and river corridors of the Lake Michigan coast. Genealogists can trace family sites at Fort Sheridan Cem and Mooney Cem, or locate neighborhoods like Ravinia and Blodgett.

  10. 2018 Map of Libertyville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Libertyville, 2018 Print
    2018 Libertyville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Lake County at the end of the second decade of the millennium shows a landscape of established suburban centers and significant cultural landmarks. Genealogists can trace family sites at the Lake County Poor Farm Cem, Lakeside Cem, or the Serbian Monastery Cem.

  11. 2018 Map of Highland Park, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Highland Park, 2018 Print
    2018 Highland Park
    2018 Print · USGS
    The affluent North Shore suburbs of Chicago are shown in detail during the late twenty-teens, from the lakefront bluffs to the inland rivers. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds including Mooney Cem, Deerfield Cem, and the historic Fort Sheridan Cem.

  12. 2018 Map of Waukegan, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Waukegan, 2018 Print
    2018 Waukegan
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Lake County shoreline comes into focus during the late 2010s, capturing the industrial and institutional character of the North Shore. Genealogists can locate family sites at Oakwood Cem or Lake Forest Cem while tracing the grounds of Lake Forest College.

  13. 2018 Map of Wheeling, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Wheeling, 2018 Print
    2018 Wheeling
    2018 Print · USGS
    The northern Chicago suburbs are shown here in the late 2010s as a complex network of residential growth and river drainage systems. Local researchers can identify numerous historical burial sites like Vernon Cemetery and Saint Marys Cemetery or trace the Des Plaines River through Lincolnshire.

  14. 2021 Map of Libertyville, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Libertyville, 2021 Print
    2021 Libertyville
    2021 Print · USGS
    Lake County settlements thrive along the Des Plaines River in this detailed modern record of suburban Chicago's northern reaches. Genealogists and historians can locate several unique burial grounds including the Lake County Poor Farm Cem, Am Echod Jewish Cem, and the specialized Serbian Monastery Cem.

  15. 2021 Map of Waukegan, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Waukegan, 2021 Print
    2021 Waukegan
    2021 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lake County thrives along the Lake Michigan shoreline in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a dense network of harbor-side industry and prestigious colleges. Researchers can trace the development of Waukegan and Lake Forest through landmarks like Waukegan Harbor and Saint Marys Cem.

  16. 2021 Map of Wheeling, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wheeling, 2021 Print
    2021 Wheeling
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern Chicago suburbs come into focus during this period of intense development along the Des Plaines River. Genealogists and local historians can locate several historic burial grounds, including Diamond Lake Cem and Wheeling Cem, alongside landmarks like Trinity International University.

  17. 2021 Map of Highland Park, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Highland Park, 2021 Print
    2021 Highland Park
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern suburbs of Chicago are shown in detail during the early 2020s, showing the modern layout of the North Shore. Researchers can trace local heritage at the Fort Sheridan Post Cem or locate community landmarks in Deerfield and Highland Park.

  18. 2024 Map of Waukegan, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Waukegan, 2024 Print
    2024 Waukegan
    2024 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lake County thrives along the shores of Lake Michigan in this modern era, showing the dense urban alignment of Waukegan and North Chicago. Researchers can trace civic landmarks like the Lake County Courthouse or local history at Saint Mary's Cem and the Navsta Station.

  19. 2024 Map of Highland Park, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Highland Park, 2024 Print
    2024 Highland Park
    2024 Print · USGS
    Lake Michigan's North Shore is mapped here in its modern suburban form, from the military grounds of Fort Sheridan to the ravines of Glencoe. Researchers can trace local history through sites like Saint Mary's Cem and the legendary Ravinia district.

  20. 2024 Map of Libertyville, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Libertyville, 2024 Print
    2024 Libertyville
    2024 Print · USGS
    Lake County at the peak of its modern development reveals a complex landscape of historic monasteries and dense suburban growth. Genealogists can locate several memorial sites including Highland Memorial Park and the Am Echod Jewish Cem.

  21. 2024 Map of Wheeling, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Wheeling, 2024 Print
    2024 Wheeling
    2024 Print · USGS
    Northern Cook and Lake County communities are shown here in a detailed modern view of their suburban landscape. Researchers can locate family sites and landmarks including Saint Marys Cem, Wheeling Cem, and the area of Shermerville.

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