1970s Maps of McHenry County, Illinois

Explore 6 historic maps of McHenry County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring McHenry County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


McHenry County, IL maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Capron, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Capron, 1972 Print
    1970 Capron
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of established farmsteads and rail-linked villages. Genealogists can locate family sites at Burr Oak Cem, Chester Cem, or the rural community of Lawrence.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1970 Map of Marengo North, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Marengo North, 1972 Print
    1970 Marengo North
    1972 Print · USGS
    McHenry County's farm country comes into focus in the early 1970s, showing the rural townships as they transitioned toward modern development. Genealogists and local historians can trace family road names and locate burial sites like Sacred Heart Cem and Nelson County Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1970 Map of Harvard, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Harvard, 1972 Print
    1970 Harvard
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Wisconsin state line meets the industrial rail hub of Harvard during the early 1970s. Trace the Chicago and North Western rail corridor and find local landmarks like Mt Auburn Cemetery and the rural community of Alden.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1970 Map of Garden Prairie, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Garden Prairie, 1972 Print
    1970 Garden Prairie
    1972 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Boone and McHenry counties are documented here in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through several burial sites like Stone School Cemetery and local landmarks such as Kishwaukee School and Geryune.

  5. 1972 Map of Huntley, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Huntley, 1973 Print
    1972 Huntley
    1973 Print · USGS
    Huntley and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early seventies as the region balanced its agricultural roots with highway-driven growth. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Marys Cem, the rural Grange Hall, and the winding Kishwaukee River.

  6. 1978 Map of Huntley, 1991 Print
    1978 Map of Huntley, 1991 Print
    1978 Huntley
    1991 Print · USGS
    McHenry County enters a period of modern growth in the late seventies as industrial routes meet traditional farmsteads. Researchers can trace the legacy of family lands near Coyne or locate old community landmarks like Grange Hall and St Marys Ch.

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