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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Amboy, Amboy Township

Explore 9 historic maps of Amboy 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 Amboy's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Amboy's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Amboy, Amboy Township maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Dixon
    1918 Map of Dixon
    1918 Dixon
    1918 Print · USGS
    Lee and Ogle Counties are captured at a pivotal moment during the First World War when the rural schoolhouse system was at its peak. Genealogists can trace family footprints across townships to landmarks like Grand Detour, Pennsylvania Corners, and the White Temple School.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Dixon, 1964 Print
    1950 Map of Dixon, 1964 Print
    1950 Dixon
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley in the mid-twentieth century shows a landscape of busy river towns and dense rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Tealls Corners School, Emmert School, and the White Temple church.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Amboy, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Amboy, 1952 Print
    1951 Amboy
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois during the early fifties reveals a landscape shaped by military industry and rail transport. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Woodside Cem, Perkins Grove Ch, and the sprawling Green River Ordnance Plant.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 1982 Map of Walton
    1982 Map of Walton
    1982 Walton
    1982 Print · USGS
    Lee County agriculture meets industrial development in the early 1980s near the Green River and its managed wetlands. Trace family history at Williams Cem or locate rural landmarks like Union Ch and Maytown in this detailed quadrangle.
  19. 1982 Map of Amboy, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Amboy, 1983 Print
    1982 Amboy
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river landscape of Lee County is captured here in the early eighties as the town of Amboy sits at a major rail junction. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Prairie Repose Cem or explore the rural outskirts of Binghamton and Sublette.
  22. 1983 Map of Dixon East, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Dixon East, 1984 Print
    1983 Dixon East
    1984 Print · USGS
    Dixon and its surrounding townships are captured in the early 1980s as the community expanded along the Rock River. Researchers can locate historic rural burial sites like De Wolf Cem and trace the rail-side growth of Nachusa and Eldena.
  25. 1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Dixon
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois in the mid-eighties was a land of river cities and expansive prairies defined by rail lines and private airfields. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oakwood Cem, the Sword Landing Strip, and Sauk Valley College while tracing the C & N W railroad.
    2 unique versions available
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