Historical Maps of Cary, Illinois

What stories do these 30 old maps tell about Cary's past? From 1923 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Cary's history through maps:

  • Trace Cary's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Cary's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Cary, IL maps

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  1. 1923 Map of Barrington
    1923 Map of Barrington
    1923 Barrington
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and other nearby areas

  2. 1923 Map of Barrington, 1927 Print
    1923 Map of Barrington, 1927 Print
    1923 Barrington
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and other nearby areas

  3. 1923 Map of Barrington, 1931 Print
    1923 Map of Barrington, 1931 Print
    1923 Barrington
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and other nearby areas

  4. 1923 Map of Barrington, 1938 Print
    1923 Map of Barrington, 1938 Print
    1923 Barrington
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and other nearby areas

  5. 1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Elgin
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Elgin, Crystal Lake, and other nearby areas

  6. 1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Map of Elgin
    1925 Elgin
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Elgin, Crystal Lake, and other nearby areas

  7. 1925 Map of Elgin, 1932 Print
    1925 Map of Elgin, 1932 Print
    1925 Elgin
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Elgin, Crystal Lake, and other nearby areas

  8. 1925 Map of Elgin, 1942 Print
    1925 Map of Elgin, 1942 Print
    1925 Elgin
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Elgin, Crystal Lake, and other nearby areas

  9. 1935 Map of Barrington, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Barrington, 1958 Print
    1935 Barrington
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and other nearby areas

  10. 1940 Map of Elgin, 1957 Print
    1940 Map of Elgin, 1957 Print
    1940 Elgin
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Elgin, Crystal Lake, and other nearby areas

  11. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas

  12. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas

  13. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas

  14. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas

  15. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1981 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1981 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas

  16. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1986 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1986 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Milwaukee, Madison, and other nearby areas

  17. 1960 Map of Barrington, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Barrington, 1962 Print
    1960 Barrington
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Carpentersville, Wauconda, and other nearby areas

  18. 1960 Map of Barrington, 1973 Print
    1960 Map of Barrington, 1973 Print
    1960 Barrington
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Carpentersville, Wauconda, and other nearby areas

  19. 1960 Map of Barrington, 1981 Print
    1960 Map of Barrington, 1981 Print
    1960 Barrington
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Carpentersville, Wauconda, and other nearby areas

  20. 1960 Map of Barrington, 1981 Print
    1960 Map of Barrington, 1981 Print
    1960 Barrington
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Carpentersville, Wauconda, and other nearby areas

  21. 1961 Map of Barrington, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Barrington, 1965 Print
    1961 Barrington
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Elgin, Schaumburg, and other nearby areas

  22. 1962 Map of Crystal Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Crystal Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Crystal Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Crystal Lake, Carpentersville, and other nearby areas

  23. 1962 Map of Elgin, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Elgin, 1965 Print
    1962 Elgin
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Elgin, Crystal Lake, and other nearby areas

  24. 1962 Map of Crystal Lake, 1973 Print
    1962 Map of Crystal Lake, 1973 Print
    1962 Crystal Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Crystal Lake, Carpentersville, and other nearby areas

  25. 1962 Map of Crystal Lake, 1981 Print
    1962 Map of Crystal Lake, 1981 Print
    1962 Crystal Lake
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Cary, including Crystal Lake, Carpentersville, and other nearby areas

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