Old Maps of Zion, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Zion. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Zion, IL maps

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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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 2024 Map of Wadsworth, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Wadsworth, 2024 Print
    2024 Wadsworth
    2024 Print · USGS
    Lake County and the Illinois-Wisconsin border are captured here in a period of significant suburban development. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous cemeteries like Mount Rest Cem and Oakdale Cem or locate the Des Plaines River corridor.

  12. 2024 Map of Zion, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Zion, 2024 Print
    2024 Zion
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline at the Illinois-Wisconsin border is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the developed grid of Zion and Winthrop Harbor alongside coastal landmarks like Farnum Point and Dead Lake.

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