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Old Maps of Bradford Township, Illinois

Explore 18 old maps of Bradford Township, spanning from 1918 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Bradford 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
  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. 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
  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. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 2012 Map of Franklin Grove, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Franklin Grove, 2012 Print
    2012 Franklin Grove
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bradford Township, including Franklin Grove, Ashton Township, and other nearby areas
  28. 2012 Map of Ashton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ashton, 2012 Print
    2012 Ashton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bradford Township, including Ashton, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas
  31. 2015 Map of Franklin Grove, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Franklin Grove, 2015 Print
    2015 Franklin Grove
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Bradford Township, including Franklin Grove, Ashton Township, and other nearby areas
  34. 2015 Map of Ashton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ashton, 2015 Print
    2015 Ashton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Bradford Township, including Ashton, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas
  37. 2018 Map of Franklin Grove, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Franklin Grove, 2018 Print
    2018 Franklin Grove
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Bradford Township, including Franklin Grove, Ashton Township, and other nearby areas
  40. 2018 Map of Ashton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ashton, 2018 Print
    2018 Ashton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Bradford Township, including Ashton, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas
  43. 2021 Map of Franklin Grove, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Franklin Grove, 2021 Print
    2021 Franklin Grove
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Bradford Township, including Franklin Grove, Ashton Township, and other nearby areas
  46. 2021 Map of Ashton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ashton, 2021 Print
    2021 Ashton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Bradford Township, including Ashton, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2024 Map of Ashton, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Ashton, 2024 Print
    2024 Ashton
    2024 Print · USGS
    The village of Ashton and the surrounding Lee County farmlands are captured here in the mid-2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family roots through Ashton Cem, Sehant Farm Cem, and the path of the Green River.
  52. 2024 Map of Franklin Grove, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Franklin Grove, 2024 Print
    2024 Franklin Grove
    2024 Print · USGS
    Franklin Grove and the surrounding Lee County farmlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community burial sites, such as Temperance Hill Cem, Emmert Cem, and Bradford Cem.
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