Old Maps of Lee Center Township, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lee Center Township with 32 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 Lee Center Township has changed over the decades.


Lee Center 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. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1952 Map of Mendota, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Mendota, 1954 Print
    1952 Mendota
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mendota was a bustling railroad crossroads in the 1950s at the junction of three major lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country burial grounds and schoolhouses like Holy Cross Cem, Restland Cem, and Schlesinger Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1982 Map of Sublette
    1982 Map of Sublette
    1982 Sublette
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois prairie land is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of rail and rural life. Genealogists can locate family-named routes and landmarks like Montavon Road or St Marys Cem near Sublette.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 2012 Map of Franklin Grove, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Franklin Grove, 2012 Print
    2012 Franklin Grove
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee Center Township, including Franklin Grove, Ashton Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2012 Map of Amboy, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Amboy, 2012 Print
    2012 Amboy
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee Center Township, including Amboy, Lee Center, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Ashton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ashton, 2012 Print
    2012 Ashton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee Center Township, including Ashton, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2012 Map of Sublette, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sublette, 2012 Print
    2012 Sublette
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee Center Township, including Sublette, West Brooklyn, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Franklin Grove, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Franklin Grove, 2015 Print
    2015 Franklin Grove
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee Center Township, including Franklin Grove, Ashton Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Sublette, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sublette, 2015 Print
    2015 Sublette
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee Center Township, including Sublette, West Brooklyn, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Ashton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ashton, 2015 Print
    2015 Ashton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee Center Township, including Ashton, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Amboy, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Amboy, 2015 Print
    2015 Amboy
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee Center Township, including Amboy, Lee Center, and other nearby areas

  21. 2018 Map of Sublette, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sublette, 2018 Print
    2018 Sublette
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee Center Township, including Sublette, West Brooklyn, and other nearby areas

  22. 2018 Map of Franklin Grove, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Franklin Grove, 2018 Print
    2018 Franklin Grove
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee Center Township, including Franklin Grove, Ashton Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Amboy, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Amboy, 2018 Print
    2018 Amboy
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee Center Township, including Amboy, Lee Center, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Ashton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ashton, 2018 Print
    2018 Ashton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee Center Township, including Ashton, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2021 Map of Amboy, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Amboy, 2021 Print
    2021 Amboy
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Lee Center Township, including Amboy, Lee Center, and other nearby areas

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