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Old Maps of Viola Township, Illinois

Explore 31 old maps of Viola Township, spanning from 1952 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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Viola Township, IL maps

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  1. 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. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 1975 Map of Steward, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Steward, 1978 Print
    1975 Steward
    1978 Print · USGS
    Steward and the surrounding Illinois prairie are shown in the mid-1970s at the height of its rail-and-air utility. Researchers can trace family-named roads and rural infrastructure like Twelvemile Corner, Scarboro, and the Bresson Airport.
  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. 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.
  22. 1982 Map of Compton
    1982 Map of Compton
    1982 Compton
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois prairie life in the early eighties is mapped here at the junction of the Burlington Northern and Chicago and North Western. Researchers can trace rural lineages through family landmarks like Fisk Cem and the small settlement of The Burg.
  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
  28. 1993 Map of Compton
    1993 Map of Compton
    1993 Compton
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie around Compton is shown here in the early nineties as a landscape defined by its agricultural roots and old rail lines. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade through Compton and locate historic sites like Fisk Cem and the settlement of The Burg.
  31. 1993 Map of Steward
    1993 Map of Steward
    1993 Steward
    1993 Print · USGS
    Steward and the surrounding Lee County townships are captured in the early 1990s as a landscape of productive fields and private airfields. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Twin Grove Cem, Twelvemile Corner, and the Ranken Landing Strip.
  34. 2012 Map of Steward, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Steward, 2012 Print
    2012 Steward
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Viola Township, including Steward, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas
  37. 2012 Map of Ashton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ashton, 2012 Print
    2012 Ashton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Viola Township, including Ashton, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas
  40. 2012 Map of Sublette, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sublette, 2012 Print
    2012 Sublette
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Viola Township, including Sublette, West Brooklyn, and other nearby areas
  43. 2012 Map of Compton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Compton, 2012 Print
    2012 Compton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Viola Township, including Compton, Mendota Township, and other nearby areas
  46. 2015 Map of Steward, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Steward, 2015 Print
    2015 Steward
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Viola Township, including Steward, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2015 Map of Sublette, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sublette, 2015 Print
    2015 Sublette
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Viola Township, including Sublette, West Brooklyn, and other nearby areas
  52. 2015 Map of Compton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Compton, 2015 Print
    2015 Compton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Viola Township, including Compton, Mendota Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2015 Map of Ashton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ashton, 2015 Print
    2015 Ashton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Viola Township, including Ashton, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas
  58. 2018 Map of Sublette, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sublette, 2018 Print
    2018 Sublette
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Viola Township, including Sublette, West Brooklyn, and other nearby areas
  61. 2018 Map of Steward, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Steward, 2018 Print
    2018 Steward
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Viola Township, including Steward, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Compton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Compton, 2018 Print
    2018 Compton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Viola Township, including Compton, Mendota Township, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Ashton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ashton, 2018 Print
    2018 Ashton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Viola Township, including Ashton, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas
  70. 2021 Map of Steward, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Steward, 2021 Print
    2021 Steward
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Viola Township, including Steward, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas
  73. 2021 Map of Compton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Compton, 2021 Print
    2021 Compton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Viola Township, including Compton, Mendota Township, and other nearby areas
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