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Old Maps of Adams Township, Illinois

Explore 30 old maps of Adams Township, spanning from 1948 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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Adams Township, IL maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Sandwich, 1965 Print
    1948 Map of Sandwich, 1965 Print
    1948 Sandwich
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley in the late 1940s is a landscape of established rail towns and deep rural roots. Researchers can trace the Indian Boundary Line or locate family landmarks like French Ch, Oak Mound Cem, and the Sleezer Sch.
  4. 1950 Map of Sandwich
    1950 Map of Sandwich
    1950 Sandwich
    1950 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois prairie and river valleys come alive in the mid-century, following the rail lines of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy. Trace family roots at the Sandwich Fair Grounds or local landmarks like Maramech Hill and State Boys Training School.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Earlville
    1952 Print · USGS
    The rural crossroads of north-central Illinois come to life in this early fifties survey of the area surrounding Earlville and Leland. Genealogists can trace family ties at the Baker Cem or St Clara Cem and locate vanished schoolhouses like Austin Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois in the late fifties shows a landscape of powerful river industry and expanding transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Aurora and Joliet or locate sites like the Elwood Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park.
  16. 1971 Map of Leland, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Leland, 1972 Print
    1971 Leland
    1972 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County, Illinois, is captured in the early seventies as a thriving agricultural landscape defined by its rail links and pioneer roots. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate local landmarks like St Petrie Ch and Pleasant Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1971 Map of Sheridan, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Sheridan, 1973 Print
    1971 Sheridan
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the town of Sheridan are captured here in the early 1970s, as industry and institutional expansion shaped the region. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family history at St Johns Cem or the Illinois Industrial School For Boys.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1971 Map of Shabbona Grove, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Shabbona Grove, 1973 Print
    1971 Shabbona Grove
    1973 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of DeKalb and La Salle counties are captured in the early 1970s as a landscape of productive fields and historic rural outposts. Genealogists can trace the Shabbona Grove area and identify isolated burying grounds like Johnson Grove Cem and Victor Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1971 Map of Somonauk, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Somonauk, 1973 Print
    1971 Somonauk
    1973 Print · USGS
    De Kalb and La Salle Counties are captured in the early seventies, showing the transition between traditional farming and modern lakefront development. Trace family heritage through rural landmarks like Somonauk Church, Oak Ridge Cemetery, and the Burlington Northern rail line.
  28. 1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Aurora
    1989 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Illinois is captured in the mid-1980s as suburban growth began to bridge the gap between the Fox River cities and the outer prairies. Researchers can trace the development of Naperville and Aurora or locate rural landmarks like Fairview Cem and the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
  31. 2012 Map of Leland, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Leland, 2012 Print
    2012 Leland
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Leland, Baker, and other nearby areas
  34. 2012 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2012 Print
    2012 Shabbona Grove
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Paw Paw Township, Shabbona Township, and other nearby areas
  37. 2012 Map of Somonauk, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Somonauk, 2012 Print
    2012 Somonauk
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Sandwich, Somonauk, and other nearby areas
  40. 2012 Map of Sheridan, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sheridan, 2012 Print
    2012 Sheridan
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Northville, Sheridan, and other nearby areas
  43. 2015 Map of Somonauk, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Somonauk, 2015 Print
    2015 Somonauk
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Sandwich, Somonauk, and other nearby areas
  46. 2015 Map of Sheridan, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sheridan, 2015 Print
    2015 Sheridan
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Northville, Sheridan, and other nearby areas
  49. 2015 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2015 Print
    2015 Shabbona Grove
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Paw Paw Township, Shabbona Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2015 Map of Leland, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Leland, 2015 Print
    2015 Leland
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Leland, Baker, and other nearby areas
  55. 2018 Map of Sheridan, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sheridan, 2018 Print
    2018 Sheridan
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Northville, Sheridan, and other nearby areas
  58. 2018 Map of Leland, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Leland, 2018 Print
    2018 Leland
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Leland, Baker, and other nearby areas
  61. 2018 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2018 Print
    2018 Shabbona Grove
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Paw Paw Township, Shabbona Township, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Somonauk, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Somonauk, 2018 Print
    2018 Somonauk
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Sandwich, Somonauk, and other nearby areas
  67. 2021 Map of Leland, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Leland, 2021 Print
    2021 Leland
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Leland, Baker, and other nearby areas
  70. 2021 Map of Sheridan, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sheridan, 2021 Print
    2021 Sheridan
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Northville, Sheridan, and other nearby areas
  73. 2021 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2021 Print
    2021 Shabbona Grove
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams Township, including Paw Paw Township, Shabbona Township, and other nearby areas
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