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Old Maps of Waukegan, Illinois

Explore 36 old maps of Waukegan, spanning from 1906 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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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1960 Map of Zion, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Zion, 1962 Print
    1960 Zion
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan coast at the turn of the 1960s shows the suburban and industrial expansion of Lake County. Local historians can trace the development of ZION and Winthrop Harbor, from the Jack Benny Jr High Sch to the grounds of Camp Logan and ILLINOIS BEACH STATE PARK.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 1960 Map of Wadsworth, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Wadsworth, 1962 Print
    1960 Wadsworth
    1962 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Illinois and the Wisconsin borderlands are captured here during the early years of the tollway era. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Mount Rest Cem or locate community centers like Newport Sch and York House Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 1993 Map of Wadsworth
    1993 Map of Wadsworth
    1993 Wadsworth
    1993 Print · USGS
    Lake County settlements and the Des Plaines riverfront are captured here in the early nineties as suburban expansion met rural township history. Researchers can trace family roots through St Patricks Cem, identify old school sites like Howe Sch, or locate vanished crossroads at Rosecrans and Fossland.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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.
  37. 1993 Map of Zion
    1993 Map of Zion
    1993 Zion
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline at the Wisconsin border is shown here in the early nineties, featuring the transition from industrial Waukegan to the protected dunes of Illinois Beach State Park. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Mount Olivet Memorial Park Cem and the Winthrop Harbor Station.
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 2012 Map of Waukegan, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Waukegan, 2012 Print
    2012 Waukegan
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Waukegan, including North Chicago, Lake Forest, and other nearby areas
  52. 2012 Map of Libertyville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Libertyville, 2012 Print
    2012 Libertyville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Waukegan, including Mundelein, North Chicago, and other nearby areas
  55. 2012 Map of Wadsworth, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wadsworth, 2012 Print
    2012 Wadsworth
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Waukegan, including Gurnee, Zion, and other nearby areas
  58. 2012 Map of Zion, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Zion, 2012 Print
    2012 Zion
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Waukegan, including Zion, Pleasant Prairie, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Libertyville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Libertyville, 2015 Print
    2015 Libertyville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Waukegan, including Mundelein, North Chicago, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Waukegan, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waukegan, 2015 Print
    2015 Waukegan
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Waukegan, including North Chicago, Lake Forest, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Zion, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Zion, 2015 Print
    2015 Zion
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Waukegan, including Zion, Pleasant Prairie, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Wadsworth, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wadsworth, 2015 Print
    2015 Wadsworth
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Waukegan, including Gurnee, Zion, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Libertyville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Libertyville, 2018 Print
    2018 Libertyville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Waukegan, including Mundelein, North Chicago, and other nearby areas
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