Old Maps of Marseilles, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Marseilles with 14 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Marseilles has changed over the decades.


Marseilles, IL maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Marseilles
    1892 Map of Marseilles
    1892 Marseilles
    1892 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County at the close of the nineteenth century showcases a bustling corridor of river commerce and rail expansion. Trace the historic path of the Illinois and Michigan Canal through Marseilles or locate early settlements like Norway and Stavanger.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1916 Map of Marseilles
    1916 Map of Marseilles
    1916 Marseilles
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the early twentieth century shows a busy network of canals, electric railways, and rural schools. Trace the early layout of Marseilles, the Michigan Canal, and dozens of local landmarks like Norway and the Fox River Academy.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Marseilles, 1958 Print
    1940 Map of Marseilles, 1958 Print
    1940 Marseilles
    1958 Print · USGS
    LaSalle and Grundy counties appear here during the transition from the canal era to the railway age. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named school sites like Ness School and Barry School or locate the village of Stavanger.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1970 Map of Marseilles, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Marseilles, 1972 Print
    1970 Marseilles
    1972 Print · USGS
    Marseilles stood as a vital river and rail hub in the early seventies, dominated by the Illinois River corridor and its industrial infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous rural sites like Riverview Cem, Galloway Cem, and Parkview Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Ottawa
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the mid-1980s shows a landscape balancing river commerce with sprawling energy and mining operations. Researchers can trace the layout of mining towns like Coal City or find family landmarks such as Oakwood Memorial Cem and Smiths Mound.

  8. 1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Ottawa
    1991 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois in the early nineties remains a vital corridor of river commerce and heavy rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of industrial mining near Morris or explore the river-bluff geography of Starved Rock State Park and Buffalo Rock.

  9. 1994 Map of Marseilles
    1994 Map of Marseilles
    1994 Marseilles
    1994 Print · USGS
    Marseilles and the Illinois River valley are shown in the mid-1990s as a hub of state infrastructure and local history. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites like Old Brumbach Cem and Galloway Cem near the abandoned Illinois and Michigan Canal.

  10. 2012 Map of Marseilles, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Marseilles, 2012 Print
    2012 Marseilles
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Marseilles, including Miller Township, Seneca, and other nearby areas

  11. 2015 Map of Marseilles, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Marseilles, 2015 Print
    2015 Marseilles
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Marseilles, including Miller Township, Seneca, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Marseilles, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Marseilles, 2018 Print
    2018 Marseilles
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Marseilles, including Miller Township, Seneca, and other nearby areas

  13. 2021 Map of Marseilles, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Marseilles, 2021 Print
    2021 Marseilles
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Marseilles, including Miller Township, Seneca, and other nearby areas

  14. 2024 Map of Marseilles, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Marseilles, 2024 Print
    2024 Marseilles
    2024 Print · USGS
    Centered on the Illinois River valley in the early twenty-first century, this map shows the critical junction of river navigation and military training. Genealogists can locate family sites like Shaver Cem or trace the industrial borders of the NG Marseilles training area.

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