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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Volo, Illinois

Explore 11 historic maps of Volo from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Volo's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Volo's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Volo, IL maps

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  1. 1920 Map of Grays Lake
    1920 Map of Grays Lake
    1920 Grays Lake
    1920 Print · USGS
    Lake County and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are shown here in the early twenties, when the region was a bustling network of lakeside retreats and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of family-named landmarks and institutions, including the English Prairie School, St Marys Chapel, and Union Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1923 Map of Grays Lake
    1923 Map of Grays Lake
    1923 Grays Lake
    1923 Print · USGS
    The glacial lake country of northern Illinois is captured here in the early twenties, just as the resort and rail economy flourished. Genealogists can trace family roots at St Marys Chapel, English Prairie School, and numerous villages like Wauconda and Spring Grove.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.
  10. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.
  13. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1960 Map of Wauconda, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Wauconda, 1962 Print
    1960 Wauconda
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Fox River and its surrounding glacial lakes are shown during a period of mid-century residential growth. Researchers can trace the development of Island Lake and Wauconda, or locate local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and St Marys Chapel.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1960 Map of Grayslake, 1965 Print
    1960 Map of Grayslake, 1965 Print
    1960 Grayslake
    1965 Print · USGS
    Lake County's glacial landscape is captured here in the early sixties, showing the rise of commuter suburbs among the region's famous waterways. Researchers can locate dozens of country landmarks like Wray-Imeson Cem, Allendale Farm Sch, and Antioch Airport.
  22. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.
  25. 1981 Map of Elgin
    1981 Map of Elgin
    1981 Elgin
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown in the early eighties as suburban growth meets glacial terrain. Trace the paths of the Milwaukee Road through Harvard or explore the wetlands of Volo Bog State Natural Area.
  28. 1993 Map of Wauconda
    1993 Map of Wauconda
    1993 Wauconda
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Fox River and its glacial lakes defined the Lake County borderlands in the early nineties as residential growth expanded around traditional preserves. Genealogists can trace family names at Fisher Family Cem or locate the old Crown Sch and St Marys Chapel.
  31. 1998 Map of Wauconda, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Wauconda, 2003 Print
    1998 Wauconda
    2003 Print · USGS
    Lake County and McHenry County communities are shown here at a peak of suburban growth in the late nineties. Genealogists and local historians can locate legacy sites like Fisher Family Cem, St Marys Chapel, and the Oak Knoll Landing Strip.
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