Old Maps of Northville Township, Illinois for Metal Detecting

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Northville 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1971 Map of Newark, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Newark, 1973 Print
    1971 Newark
    1973 Print · USGS
    Kendall and La Salle counties come together at the start of the 1970s, as the river-and-rail corridor supports a string of small settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots at the Millington Newark Cem or locate the old Bushnell School and the community at Lisbon Center.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 1971 Map of Plano, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Plano, 1973 Print
    1971 Plano
    1973 Print · USGS
    Kendall County's river-and-rail corridor is captured here in the early seventies, showing the growth of Plano and Sandwich. Local historians can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure, from Plano Cem to the Burlington Northern rail line.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1994 Map of Plano
    1994 Map of Plano
    1994 Plano
    1994 Print · USGS
    Kendall County experienced a mix of industrial rail traffic and suburban expansion in the 1990s as towns like Plano and Sandwich grew. Researchers can trace several family-named burial grounds like Welch Cem and Scott Cem or locate the old Burlington Northern line.

  11. 2012 Map of Plano, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Plano, 2012 Print
    2012 Plano
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the BNSF rail corridor define this region during a period of steady growth and agricultural preservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Plano and Sandwich or locate rural landmarks like Maramech Hill and Sandy Bluff Cem.

  12. 2012 Map of Newark, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Newark, 2012 Print
    2012 Newark
    2012 Print · USGS
    Kendall County land north of the Fox River appears in this early twenty-first century study of the Newark area. Researchers can trace the layout of riverside communities like Millington and Millbrook or examine the central street grid of Newark in detail.

  13. 2012 Map of Somonauk, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Somonauk, 2012 Print
    2012 Somonauk
    2012 Print · USGS
    Somonauk and the surrounding prairie are shown here in the early twenty-first century, revealing a landscape shaped by agriculture and private aviation. Researchers can locate several burial grounds including Oak Mound Cem and Oakridge Cem, or trace the winding course of Somonauk Cr.

  14. 2012 Map of Sheridan, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sheridan, 2012 Print
    2012 Sheridan
    2012 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County's rural landscape is captured here during the early 2010s, showing the intersection of farming traditions and modern residential growth. Genealogists can locate numerous small family and parish burial grounds, including Lett Cem and Whitehead Cem, alongside the waters of the Fox River.

  15. 2015 Map of Somonauk, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Somonauk, 2015 Print
    2015 Somonauk
    2015 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of DeKalb and LaSalle counties are captured in this mid-2010s survey of Sandwich and Somonauk. Researchers can trace local lineage through several rural burial grounds, including Oakridge Cem and Benard Cem, or locate the site of George Airport.

  16. 2015 Map of Sheridan, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sheridan, 2015 Print
    2015 Sheridan
    2015 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County's river valleys and rural townships are captured here in the mid-2010s, showcasing the area between Sheridan and Lake Holiday. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites like Northville Cem, Whitehead Cem, and Saint John Catholic Cem.

  17. 2015 Map of Plano, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Plano, 2015 Print
    2015 Plano
    2015 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Kendall and DeKalb counties come into focus in the mid-2010s, centered on the growing hubs of Plano and Sandwich. Family researchers can locate Oaklawn Cemetery and Sandy Bluff Cemetery or trace the BNSF Railway corridor.

  18. 2015 Map of Newark, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Newark, 2015 Print
    2015 Newark
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley in the mid-2010s shows a landscape where historic river towns meet modern aviation. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites like Millington-Newark Cem or locate the Cushing Field Ltd Airport and the village of Millbrook.

  19. 2018 Map of Sheridan, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sheridan, 2018 Print
    2018 Sheridan
    2018 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County settlements and the winding Fox River corridor are documented here in the late twenty-teens. Genealogists and researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds like Lett Cem and Whitehead Cem alongside the waters of Lake Holiday.

  20. 2018 Map of Newark, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Newark, 2018 Print
    2018 Newark
    2018 Print · USGS
    Kendall County prairie and the Fox River valley are captured here in the late twenty-tens as they balance rural character with regional growth. Researchers can locate historic burial sites like Pine Mound Cem and Darnell Cem or trace the early river settlements of Millington and Millbrook.

  21. 2018 Map of Plano, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Plano, 2018 Print
    2018 Plano
    2018 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of DeKalb and Kendall Counties come into focus during this modern era of Illinois settlement and growth. Researchers can trace family history through numerous local burial grounds like Sandy Bluff Cem or explore the rail-linked hubs of Plano and Sandwich.

  22. 2018 Map of Somonauk, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Somonauk, 2018 Print
    2018 Somonauk
    2018 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and LaSalle Counties appear in this modern survey of the prairie south of Chicago, centered on the growing towns of Sandwich and Somonauk. Genealogists can trace several local burial sites including Oak Mound Cem, Van Olindas Cem, and Oakridge Cem.

  23. 2021 Map of Plano, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Plano, 2021 Print
    2021 Plano
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape where historic settlements like Plano and Little Rock meet modern growth. Researchers can trace local heritage through several burial grounds, including Big Rock Welsh Cem and Sandy Bluff Cem, while noting landmarks like Gord Airport.

  24. 2021 Map of Sheridan, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sheridan, 2021 Print
    2021 Sheridan
    2021 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County's river valleys and lakeside developments are captured in this recent survey of the Sheridan and Lake Holiday area. Genealogists can locate numerous burial grounds including Northville Cem, Lett Cem, and Whitehead Cem.

  25. 2021 Map of Newark, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Newark, 2021 Print
    2021 Newark
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley at the turn of the decade highlights the enduring settlement patterns of LaSalle and Kendall Counties. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Pine Mound Cem and Darnell Cem, or locate landmarks in Millington and Newark.

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