Old Maps of Ashton Township, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ashton Township with 30 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 Ashton Township has changed over the decades.


Ashton Township, IL 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

  2. 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

  3. 1952 Map of Rochelle, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Rochelle, 1954 Print
    1952 Rochelle
    1954 Print · USGS
    Ogle and Lee Counties in the early fifties reveal a landscape of thriving rural schools and critical rail junctions centered on Rochelle. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous landmarks including Reynolds Ch, Twin Grove Cem, and Willow Center Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  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. 1975 Map of Chana, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Chana, 1978 Print
    1975 Chana
    1978 Print · USGS
    Ogle County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-1970s, showcasing the intersection of the Kite River and several major rail lines. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Chapel Hill Cem and local landmarks such as Ashton Ch or the settlement of Chana.

  7. 1975 Map of Ashton, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Ashton, 1978 Print
    1975 Ashton
    1978 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1970s, the village of Ashton and its surrounding townships anchored a productive Lee County landscape. Researchers can trace family roots and old land boundaries near the Reynolds Church, Reynolds Cemetery, and the Sword Landing Strip.

  8. 1983 Map of Daysville, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Daysville, 1984 Print
    1983 Daysville
    1984 Print · USGS
    Ogle County's agricultural heartland and the bluffs of the Rock River are captured here in the early 1980s. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks through sites like Daysville Cem, Lighthouse Ch, and the settlement of Watertown.

  9. 1983 Map of Franklin Grove, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Franklin Grove, 1984 Print
    1983 Franklin Grove
    1984 Print · USGS
    Franklin Grove and the surrounding Lee County townships are captured in the early 1980s, showcasing a mix of established village life and rural farmland. Researchers can trace family history at Temperance Hill Cem, locate the County 4-H Center, or explore the local grid of Franklin Grove.

  10. 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

  11. 2012 Map of Daysville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Daysville, 2012 Print
    2012 Daysville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Ogle County's rural character and riverside developments are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family history at Lighthouse Cem and County Farm Cem or trace the distinct shoreline of Lost Lake at Lost Nation.

  12. 2012 Map of Chana, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Chana, 2012 Print
    2012 Chana
    2012 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, the area around Chana remains a dedicated agricultural landscape defined by the winding Kyte River. Local historians can trace family roots at Cooley Cem or Chapel Hill Cem, and explore the residential growth of Hickory Ridge.

  13. 2012 Map of Franklin Grove, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Franklin Grove, 2012 Print
    2012 Franklin Grove
    2012 Print · USGS
    Franklin Grove and its surrounding townships are mapped here in the early 2000s, showing a landscape defined by agriculture and small-town roots. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like Heng Farm and Temperance Hill Cem or trace the path of Franklin Cr.

  14. 2012 Map of Ashton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ashton, 2012 Print
    2012 Ashton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Ashton Township in the early twenty-first century remains a quintessential Illinois farming landscape centered on the village of Ashton. Researchers can trace local family heritage at Gehant Farm Cem and Reynolds Cem or follow the waters of the Green River.

  15. 2015 Map of Franklin Grove, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Franklin Grove, 2015 Print
    2015 Franklin Grove
    2015 Print · USGS
    Franklin Grove and the surrounding Lee County farmlands are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by prairie agriculture and historic burial sites. Genealogists can trace family connections at Temperance Hill Cem or Emmert Cem, and locate the unique Mondays Bridge and Sundays Bridge along the creek.

  16. 2015 Map of Daysville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Daysville, 2015 Print
    2015 Daysville
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley south of Oregon comes into focus during the mid-2010s, showing a blend of historic farmsteads and modern lakefront living. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds, including the County Farm Cemetery and Lighthouse Cemetery, alongside rural settlements like Daysville.

  17. 2015 Map of Ashton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ashton, 2015 Print
    2015 Ashton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Ashton and its surrounding Lee County township are captured here in the mid-2010s, showcasing a landscape where modern infrastructure meets deep-rooted farmsteads. Local history enthusiasts can trace the course of the Green River or locate family burial sites at Gehant Farm Cem and Reynolds Cem.

  18. 2015 Map of Chana, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Chana, 2015 Print
    2015 Chana
    2015 Print · USGS
    Across the Ogle and Lee County line during the mid-2010s, this map captures the agricultural heartland and the winding Kyte River. Local historians can trace family ties at Cooley Cem, Chapel Hill Cem, and the small settlement of Chana.

  19. 2018 Map of Franklin Grove, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Franklin Grove, 2018 Print
    2018 Franklin Grove
    2018 Print · USGS
    Franklin Grove and the surrounding Lee County farmlands are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can locate family sites and local landmarks like Temperance Hill Cem, Mondays Bridge, and the community of Lee Center.

  20. 2018 Map of Chana, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Chana, 2018 Print
    2018 Chana
    2018 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farm country in Ogle and Lee Counties is shown here as it appeared in the late 2010s. Researchers can locate the small settlements of Chana and Flagg along with local landmarks such as Cooley Cem and the Kyte River.

  21. 2018 Map of Daysville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Daysville, 2018 Print
    2018 Daysville
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Ogle County river valley and its surrounding townships are shown here in the late twenty-teens as the landscape balances rural heritage with modern residential growth. Trace family history at Daysville Cem and Washington Grove Cem or follow the waters of the Rock River.

  22. 2018 Map of Ashton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ashton, 2018 Print
    2018 Ashton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Ashton and its surrounding farmsteads are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the enduring grid of the Illinois prairie. Researchers can pinpoint ancestral burial sites at Ashton Cem and Gehant Farm Cem or trace the path of the Green River.

  23. 2021 Map of Franklin Grove, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Franklin Grove, 2021 Print
    2021 Franklin Grove
    2021 Print · USGS
    Franklin Grove and Lee Center are captured in this contemporary Illinois survey, revealing a landscape defined by traditional agriculture and small-town grids. Genealogists can trace burial sites like Temperance Hill Cem or locate landmarks such as Sundays Bridge and Gittleson Farms Airport.

  24. 2021 Map of Daysville, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Daysville, 2021 Print
    2021 Daysville
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Ogle County countryside near Oregon is documented here in the early 2020s, centered on the Rock River valley. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Lost Nation, County Farm Cem, and the historic crossroads at Daysville.

  25. 2021 Map of Chana, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Chana, 2021 Print
    2021 Chana
    2021 Print · USGS
    This rural portion of Ogle and Lee counties appears in the early 2020s as a landscape of productive farmsteads and wandering waterways. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Cooley Cem, the settlement of Chana, and the banks of the Kyte River.

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