Old Maps of Earl Township, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

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Earl Township, IL maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 1971 Map of Paw Paw, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Paw Paw, 1973 Print
    1971 Paw Paw
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farm country near the intersection of Lee, DeKalb, and La Salle Counties is shown here in the early 1970s. Trace family history at the Wyoming Cemetery, locate the Rogers Brothers Landing Strip, and follow the Chicago Burlington and Northern Railroad through Rollo and Radley.

  6. 1971 Map of Earlville, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Earlville, 1973 Print
    1971 Earlville
    1973 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the Illinois prairie around Earlville remained a landscape of rail junctions and rural townships. Researchers can trace family history at Tripp Cem or Carter Cem and follow the path of the Old Indian Treaty Boundary.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 2012 Map of Leland, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Leland, 2012 Print
    2012 Leland
    2012 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County agriculture and small-town life are captured here in the early 2010s. Researchers can locate local burial sites like Pierce Family Cem and Baker Cem or trace the winding courses of Indian Cr and Crookedleg Cr.

  10. 2012 Map of Earlville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Earlville, 2012 Print
    2012 Earlville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Earlville and the surrounding Earl Township are shown in the early twenty-first century, as the community maintained its rural aviation and agricultural identity. Genealogists and local historians can locate several area burial grounds, including Tripp Cemetery and Saint Theresa Cemetery, alongside waterways like Indian Creek.

  11. 2012 Map of Paw Paw, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Paw Paw, 2012 Print
    2012 Paw Paw
    2012 Print · USGS
    Wyoming Township and the surrounding Lee County countryside are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Family historians can locate several local burial sites including Wyoming Cemetery and Ellsworth Cemetery near South Paw Paw.

  12. 2012 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2012 Print
    2012 Shabbona Grove
    2012 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County farmland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by prairie streams and section roads. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Johnson Farm and Old Stevens Cem, or trace the recreational shores of Shabbona Lake.

  13. 2015 Map of Earlville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Earlville, 2015 Print
    2015 Earlville
    2015 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County farm country is shown in detail during the mid-2010s, centered on the crossroads community of Earlville. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community burial sites like Tripp Cem and Saint Theresa Cem, along with the small-scale runways of B & C Airport.

  14. 2015 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2015 Print
    2015 Shabbona Grove
    2015 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and LaSalle counties appear here as they were in 2015, defined by rich agricultural lands and the legacy of early settlements. Genealogists can trace family connections through landmarks like Johnson Grove Cem, Victor Cem, and the old community at Shabbona Grove.

  15. 2015 Map of Paw Paw, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Paw Paw, 2015 Print
    2015 Paw Paw
    2015 Print · USGS
    The rural tri-county region of Lee, DeKalb, and LaSalle counties is captured here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Wyoming Cem or Johnson Grove Cem and explore the legacy of Paw Paw and Rollo.

  16. 2015 Map of Leland, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Leland, 2015 Print
    2015 Leland
    2015 Print · USGS
    Leland and its surrounding LaSalle County townships appear here during the mid-2010s, showing a landscape of fertile prairie and winding creeks. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Baker and Harding, or locate the Pierce Family Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem.

  17. 2018 Map of Leland, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Leland, 2018 Print
    2018 Leland
    2018 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County farmland and small settlements are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Baker Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem or locate rural hubs such as Baker and Harding along the banks of Indian Creek.

  18. 2018 Map of Earlville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Earlville, 2018 Print
    2018 Earlville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Earlville and the surrounding LaSalle County prairie are shown here in the late twenty-tens, organized by an extensive grid of country roads and drainage ditches. Researchers can locate several burial grounds like Tripp Cem and Saint Theresa Cem, or trace the path of Indian Creek.

  19. 2018 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2018 Print
    2018 Shabbona Grove
    2018 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the late 2010s, showing the intersection of rural life and historic burial sites. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Johnson Grove Cem, Old Stevens Cem, and the settlement at Shabbona Grove.

  20. 2018 Map of Paw Paw, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Paw Paw, 2018 Print
    2018 Paw Paw
    2018 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of Lee, DeKalb, and LaSalle counties are captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing a resilient landscape of rural villages and prairie farms. Researchers can locate family sites near Paw Paw, Rollo, and several historic burial grounds like East Paw Paw Cem.

  21. 2021 Map of Leland, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Leland, 2021 Print
    2021 Leland
    2021 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County, Illinois, is captured here in the early 2020s, showing a well-preserved landscape of rural townships and small villages. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and burial sites like Saint Clara Cem, Baker, and Pleasant Hill Cem.

  22. 2021 Map of Paw Paw, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Paw Paw, 2021 Print
    2021 Paw Paw
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie of Lee and DeKalb counties is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family footprints across several historic burial sites, including Shabbona Grove Cem and Ellsworth Cem, or locate the quiet crossroads of Rollo and Radley.

  23. 2021 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Shabbona Grove, 2021 Print
    2021 Shabbona Grove
    2021 Print · USGS
    This rural portion of DeKalb and LaSalle counties comes into focus in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of productive farmland and quiet groves. Trace local family history through Johnson Grove Cem and Stevens Cem, or follow the course of Indian Creek.

  24. 2021 Map of Earlville, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Earlville, 2021 Print
    2021 Earlville
    2021 Print · USGS
    Earl Township at the start of the 2020s remains a landscape of traditional Illinois agriculture centered on the hub of Earlville. Researchers can locate several distinct family and community burial sites such as Carter Cem and Tripp Cem, or trace the paths of Indian Creek and Sutphens Run through the prairie.

  25. 2024 Map of Leland, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Leland, 2024 Print
    2024 Leland
    2024 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring structure of its prairie settlements. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family burial sites such as Baker Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem near the banks of Indian Creek.

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