1900s (20th Century) Maps of Lee County, Illinois

Explore 45 historic maps of Lee County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Lee County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Lee County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Lee County, IL maps

(45)
  1. 1918 Map of Dixon
    1918 Map of Dixon
    1918 Dixon
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Dixon, Oregon, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1930 Map of Woodsung
    1930 Map of Woodsung
    1930 Woodsung
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Dixon, Sterling, and other nearby areas

  3. 1934 Map of De Kalb, 1965 Print
    1934 Map of De Kalb, 1965 Print
    1934 De Kalb
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including DeKalb, Rochelle, and other nearby areas

  4. 1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 De Kalb
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including DeKalb, Rochelle, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1946 Map of Sterling, 1969 Print
    1946 Map of Sterling, 1969 Print
    1946 Sterling
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Dixon, Sterling, and other nearby areas

  6. 1948 Map of Sterling
    1948 Map of Sterling
    1948 Sterling
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Dixon, Sterling, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1949 Map of Walnut
    1949 Map of Walnut
    1949 Walnut
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Walnut, Hahnaman, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1950 Map of Dixon, 1964 Print
    1950 Map of Dixon, 1964 Print
    1950 Dixon
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Dixon, Oregon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1951 Map of Amboy, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Amboy, 1952 Print
    1951 Amboy
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Amboy, La Moille, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Earlville
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Earlville, Leland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1952 Map of Rochelle, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Rochelle, 1954 Print
    1952 Rochelle
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Rochelle, Hillcrest, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1952 Map of Mendota, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Mendota, 1954 Print
    1952 Mendota
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Mendota, Sublette, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  15. 1971 Map of Lee, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Lee, 1973 Print
    1971 Lee
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Shabbona, Lee, and other nearby areas

  16. 1971 Map of Paw Paw, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Paw Paw, 1973 Print
    1971 Paw Paw
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Paw Paw, Willow Creek Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 1971 Map of Creston, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Creston, 1973 Print
    1971 Creston
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Rochelle, Malta, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1975 Map of Rochelle, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Rochelle, 1978 Print
    1975 Rochelle
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Rochelle, Hillcrest, and other nearby areas

  19. 1975 Map of Steward, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Steward, 1978 Print
    1975 Steward
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Steward, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 1975 Map of Chana, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Chana, 1978 Print
    1975 Chana
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Reynolds Township, Flagg, and other nearby areas

  21. 1975 Map of Ashton, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Ashton, 1978 Print
    1975 Ashton
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Ashton, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 1982 Map of Harmon
    1982 Map of Harmon
    1982 Harmon
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Harmon, Harmon Township, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1982 Map of New Bedford
    1982 Map of New Bedford
    1982 New Bedford
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including New Bedford, Deer Grove, and other nearby areas

  24. 1982 Map of Ohio
    1982 Map of Ohio
    1982 Ohio
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Ohio, East Grove Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 1982 Map of Sublette
    1982 Map of Sublette
    1982 Sublette
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee County, including Sublette, West Brooklyn, and other nearby areas

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