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Old Maps of Willow Creek Township, Illinois

Explore 35 old maps of Willow Creek Township, spanning from 1934 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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  1. 1934 Map of De Kalb, 1965 Print
    1934 Map of De Kalb, 1965 Print
    1934 De Kalb
    1965 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and its surrounding townships thrive as a major rail and highway hub during the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace dozens of country schoolhouses like Toad Hollow Sch and find family plots at Woodlawn Cem or Fairview Cem.
  4. 1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 De Kalb
    1937 Print · USGS
    Mid-1930s De Kalb County is captured here as a thriving rail and agricultural hub during the peak of the Lincoln Highway era. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local school sites like Toad Hollow Sch and old cemeteries including Woodlawn Cem and Calvary Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Earlville
    1952 Print · USGS
    The rural crossroads of north-central Illinois come to life in this early fifties survey of the area surrounding Earlville and Leland. Genealogists can trace family ties at the Baker Cem or St Clara Cem and locate vanished schoolhouses like Austin Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 1971 Map of Lee, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Lee, 1973 Print
    1971 Lee
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farm country in the early seventies is documented here as the Burlington Northern railroad connected rural hubs. Genealogists can locate family sites at Union Cem, Calvary Ch, or follow the Old Railroad Grade.
  25. 1971 Map of Paw Paw, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Paw Paw, 1973 Print
    1971 Paw Paw
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farm country near the intersection of Lee, DeKalb, and La Salle Counties is shown here in the early 1970s. Trace family history at the Wyoming Cemetery, locate the Rogers Brothers Landing Strip, and follow the Chicago Burlington and Northern Railroad through Rollo and Radley.
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 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
  37. 1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Aurora
    1989 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Illinois is captured in the mid-1980s as suburban growth began to bridge the gap between the Fox River cities and the outer prairies. Researchers can trace the development of Naperville and Aurora or locate rural landmarks like Fairview Cem and the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 2012 Map of Lee, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lee, 2012 Print
    2012 Lee
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Creek Township, including Shabbona, Lee, and other nearby areas
  49. 2012 Map of Paw Paw, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Paw Paw, 2012 Print
    2012 Paw Paw
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Creek Township, including Paw Paw, Paw Paw Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2012 Map of Steward, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Steward, 2012 Print
    2012 Steward
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Creek Township, including Steward, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2012 Map of Compton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Compton, 2012 Print
    2012 Compton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Creek Township, including Compton, Mendota Township, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Lee, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lee, 2015 Print
    2015 Lee
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Creek Township, including Shabbona, Lee, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Paw Paw, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Paw Paw, 2015 Print
    2015 Paw Paw
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Creek Township, including Paw Paw, Paw Paw Township, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Steward, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Steward, 2015 Print
    2015 Steward
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Creek Township, including Steward, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Compton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Compton, 2015 Print
    2015 Compton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Creek Township, including Compton, Mendota Township, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Lee, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lee, 2018 Print
    2018 Lee
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Creek Township, including Shabbona, Lee, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Paw Paw, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Paw Paw, 2018 Print
    2018 Paw Paw
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Willow Creek Township, including Paw Paw, Paw Paw Township, and other nearby areas
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