Old Maps of Lake Forest, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lake Forest with 24 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Lake Forest has changed over the decades.


Lake Forest, IL maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Highwood
    1900 Map of Highwood
    1900 Highwood
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Chicago, Arlington Heights, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1906 Map of Waukegan, 1959 Print
    1906 Map of Waukegan, 1959 Print
    1906 Waukegan
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Waukegan, Mundelein, and other nearby areas

  3. 1908 Map of Waukegan
    1908 Map of Waukegan
    1908 Waukegan
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Waukegan, Mundelein, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1928 Map of Wheeling
    1928 Map of Wheeling
    1928 Wheeling
    1928 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1928 Map of Highland Park
    1928 Map of Highland Park
    1928 Highland Park
    1928 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Northbrook, Highland Park, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1951 Map of Highland Park
    1951 Map of Highland Park
    1951 Highland Park
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Northbrook, Highland Park, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Highland Park, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Highland Park, 1955 Print
    1953 Highland Park
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Northbrook, Highland Park, and other nearby areas

  8. 1953 Map of Wheeling, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Wheeling, 1955 Print
    1953 Wheeling
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, and other nearby areas

  9. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Racine
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Chicago, Milwaukee, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1960 Map of Waukegan, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Waukegan, 1962 Print
    1960 Waukegan
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Waukegan, North Chicago, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1960 Map of Waukegan, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Waukegan, 1962 Print
    1960 Waukegan
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Waukegan, Mundelein, and other nearby areas

  12. 1960 Map of Libertyville, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Libertyville, 1962 Print
    1960 Libertyville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Waukegan, Mundelein, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Racine
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Chicago, Milwaukee, and other nearby areas

  14. 1963 Map of Highland Park, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Highland Park, 1964 Print
    1963 Highland Park
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Northbrook, Highland Park, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1963 Map of Wheeling, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Wheeling, 1964 Print
    1963 Wheeling
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  16. 1980 Map of Waukegan
    1980 Map of Waukegan
    1980 Waukegan
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Chicago, Waukegan, and other nearby areas

  17. 1993 Map of Highland Park
    1993 Map of Highland Park
    1993 Highland Park
    1993 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Northbrook, Highland Park, and other nearby areas

  18. 1993 Map of Libertyville
    1993 Map of Libertyville
    1993 Libertyville
    1993 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Waukegan, Mundelein, and other nearby areas

  19. 1993 Map of Wheeling
    1993 Map of Wheeling
    1993 Wheeling
    1993 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1993 Map of Waukegan
    1993 Map of Waukegan
    1993 Waukegan
    1993 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Waukegan, North Chicago, and other nearby areas

  21. 1998 Map of Wheeling, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Wheeling, 2002 Print
    1998 Wheeling
    2002 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, and other nearby areas

  22. 1998 Map of Libertyville, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Libertyville, 2002 Print
    1998 Libertyville
    2002 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Waukegan, Mundelein, and other nearby areas

  23. 1998 Map of Waukegan, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Waukegan, 2003 Print
    1998 Waukegan
    2003 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Waukegan, North Chicago, and other nearby areas

  24. 2000 Map of Highland Park, 2001 Print
    2000 Map of Highland Park, 2001 Print
    2000 Highland Park
    2001 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Northbrook, Highland Park, and other nearby areas

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