1970s Maps of Lee County, Illinois

Explore 7 historic maps of Lee County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Lee County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Lee County, IL maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

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