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Old Maps of Alden, Illinois

Explore 13 old maps of Alden, spanning from 1932 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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Alden, IL maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 1981 Map of Elgin
    1981 Map of Elgin
    1981 Elgin
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown in the early eighties as suburban growth meets glacial terrain. Trace the paths of the Milwaukee Road through Harvard or explore the wetlands of Volo Bog State Natural Area.
  25. 2012 Map of Harvard, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Harvard, 2012 Print
    2012 Harvard
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Alden, including Harvard, Big Foot Prairie, and other nearby areas
  28. 2015 Map of Harvard, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Harvard, 2015 Print
    2015 Harvard
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Alden, including Harvard, Big Foot Prairie, and other nearby areas
  31. 2018 Map of Harvard, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Harvard, 2018 Print
    2018 Harvard
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Alden, including Harvard, Big Foot Prairie, and other nearby areas
  34. 2021 Map of Harvard, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Harvard, 2021 Print
    2021 Harvard
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Alden, including Harvard, Big Foot Prairie, and other nearby areas
  37. 2024 Map of Harvard, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Harvard, 2024 Print
    2024 Harvard
    2024 Print · USGS
    Upper McHenry County and the Wisconsin border come into focus in the 2020s, showing a landscape defined by prairie agriculture and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family sites at Big Foot Cem and Alden Cem, or explore the city streets of Harvard.
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