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1900s (20th Century) Maps of McHenry County, Illinois

Explore 46 historic maps of McHenry County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how McHenry County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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McHenry County, IL maps

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  1. 1920 Map of Grays Lake
    1920 Map of Grays Lake
    1920 Grays Lake
    1920 Print · USGS
    Lake County and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are shown here in the early twenties, when the region was a bustling network of lakeside retreats and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of family-named landmarks and institutions, including the English Prairie School, St Marys Chapel, and Union Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1923 Map of Grays Lake
    1923 Map of Grays Lake
    1923 Grays Lake
    1923 Print · USGS
    The glacial lake country of northern Illinois is captured here in the early twenties, just as the resort and rail economy flourished. Genealogists can trace family roots at St Marys Chapel, English Prairie School, and numerous villages like Wauconda and Spring Grove.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1923 Map of Barrington
    1923 Map of Barrington
    1923 Barrington
    1923 Print · USGS
    Northwest of Chicago in the early twenties, these townships were a network of farm-to-market roads and lakefront resorts. Trace the early boundaries of the Cook County Forest Preserve and find long-gone rural landmarks like Speeck Resort or Quentins Corners.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Elgin
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the surrounding Kane County prairie are captured here during the mid-twenties, a time of established rail lines and manufacturing growth. Genealogists can trace early twentieth-century schools and junctions like Munshawville School, Pingree Grove, and Hickory Grove School.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1926 Map of Mc Henry
    1926 Map of Mc Henry
    1926 Mc Henry
    1926 Print · USGS
    McHenry County in the mid-twenties is a landscape of thriving rural school districts and busy rail junctions. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like McConnell School and Burgett School or trace the early paths of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1932 Map of Harvard
    1932 Map of Harvard
    1932 Harvard
    1932 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and the Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the early 1930s, centered on the rail hub of Harvard. Genealogists can locate dozens of named rural schools like Hoppen School and Shields School, or trace the path of the Chicago and Northwestern Electric (Abandoned) line.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1935 Map of Barrington, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Barrington, 1958 Print
    1935 Barrington
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Illinois appears here in the decades following the first World War as rural townships began to shift toward a suburban future. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous district schools and local landmarks like St Johns Church, Lake Zurich, and Fox River Grove.
  22. 1937 Map of Harvard
    1937 Map of Harvard
    1937 Harvard
    1937 Print · USGS
    Upper Illinois and the Wisconsin borderlands are shown here in the mid-1930s, centered on the bustling rail junction at Harvard. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of country schoolhouse sites like White Oak Sch and the rural cemeteries of Dunham township.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1938 Map of Genoa
    1938 Map of Genoa
    1938 Genoa
    1938 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farm country and rail junctions thrive in the late 1930s across the borders of De Kalb and McHenry counties. Genealogists can locate dozens of rural landmarks, from North Kingston Cem and Ney Ch to many local schools like Genoa Center Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1940 Map of Elgin, 1957 Print
    1940 Map of Elgin, 1957 Print
    1940 Elgin
    1957 Print · USGS
    Kane and McHenry Counties at the start of the 1940s reveal a landscape of bustling river towns and quiet prairie schools. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Munshawville School, the State Hospital, and the rail junction at Huntley.
  31. 1944 Map of McHenry, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of McHenry, 1958 Print
    1944 McHenry
    1958 Print · USGS
    McHenry County at the end of the war era reveals a dense network of rural schoolhouses and established railroad towns. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Solon Mills, Terra Cotta, and dozens of district schools like Queen Anne School.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.
  37. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.
  40. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1960 Map of Fox Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Fox Lake, 1962 Print
    1960 Fox Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Chain O’Lakes region in the early sixties was a bustling landscape of resort life and growing residential pockets. Trace the layout of settlements like Lotus Woods, locate local landmarks like Wilmot Hills Raceway, and find family-named cemeteries such as Orvis Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1960 Map of Barrington, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Barrington, 1962 Print
    1960 Barrington
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the emerging suburban corridors of Cook and Lake Counties are captured here at the dawn of the 1960s. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Evergreen Cem, St Ann Sch, and the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1960 Map of Wauconda, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Wauconda, 1962 Print
    1960 Wauconda
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Fox River and its surrounding glacial lakes are shown during a period of mid-century residential growth. Researchers can trace the development of Island Lake and Wauconda, or locate local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and St Marys Chapel.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1960 Map of Grayslake, 1965 Print
    1960 Map of Grayslake, 1965 Print
    1960 Grayslake
    1965 Print · USGS
    Lake County's glacial landscape is captured here in the early sixties, showing the rise of commuter suburbs among the region's famous waterways. Researchers can locate dozens of country landmarks like Wray-Imeson Cem, Allendale Farm Sch, and Antioch Airport.
  55. 1961 Map of Barrington, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Barrington, 1965 Print
    1961 Barrington
    1965 Print · USGS
    The northwest Chicago suburbs were in the midst of a massive post-war building boom in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Hoffman Estates and Inverness, or locate landmarks like Arlington Park Racetrack and St Michael Cemetery.
  58. 1962 Map of Huntley, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Huntley, 1964 Print
    1962 Huntley
    1964 Print · USGS
    Huntley and its surrounding townships are captured in the early sixties as the rural landscape began to meet the path of the new tollway. Researchers can locate family sites near Grange Hall, St Marys Cem, and the small siding at Coyne.
  61. 1962 Map of Crystal Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Crystal Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Crystal Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    Crystal Lake and the Fox River valley are captured in the early sixties as suburban development began to fill the landscape between established towns. Researchers can trace mid-century growth through local landmarks like St Marys Seminary, the Crystal Lake Airport, and Union Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1962 Map of Elgin, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Elgin, 1965 Print
    1962 Elgin
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the expanding Chicago suburbs are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Washington Church Cemetery, the Elgin Academy, and the State Hospital Cemetery.
  67. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.
  70. 1963 Map of Hebron, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Hebron, 1964 Print
    1963 Hebron
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northern McHenry County sits at a crossroads of rail and rural life in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family-named routes like Jankowski Road or locate ancestors at Linn-Hebron Cem and St Patricks Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1963 Map of Richmond, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Richmond, 1964 Print
    1963 Richmond
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands come alive in the early sixties, showing the growth of Wonder Lake alongside established rail towns. Genealogists can trace family names at St Josephs Cem and Carr-Harrison Cem or locate the old Harrison Sch.
    3 unique versions available
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