Old Maps of Johnsburg, Illinois

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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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 1963 Map of McHenry, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of McHenry, 1964 Print
    1963 McHenry
    1964 Print · USGS
    McHenry County at the start of the 1960s shows a landscape of lakeside settlements and river-valley farms. Trace family roots at Holcombville Cem or Ridgefield Cem, and locate early landmarks like St Joseph Seminary and the Chicago and North Western rail line.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 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.

  15. 1992 Map of McHenry
    1992 Map of McHenry
    1992 McHenry
    1992 Print · USGS
    McHenry County in the early nineties shows a landscape of growing residential lakes and riverfront suburbs. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites at St Marys Cem or Ostend Cem, and trace the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad.

  16. 1992 Map of Richmond
    1992 Map of Richmond
    1992 Richmond
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands come alive in the early nineties, showing the transition from rural crossroads to growing communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites like Washington Cem and schools in Richmond or Ringwood.

  17. 1993 Map of Wauconda
    1993 Map of Wauconda
    1993 Wauconda
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Fox River and its glacial lakes defined the Lake County borderlands in the early nineties as residential growth expanded around traditional preserves. Genealogists can trace family names at Fisher Family Cem or locate the old Crown Sch and St Marys Chapel.

  18. 1993 Map of Fox Lake
    1993 Map of Fox Lake
    1993 Fox Lake
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Wisconsin border country comes alive in this survey of the Chain O' Lakes during the early nineties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Wray-Imeson Cem or explore the transit history of the Chicago and North Western railroad.

  19. 1998 Map of Wauconda, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Wauconda, 2003 Print
    1998 Wauconda
    2003 Print · USGS
    Lake County and McHenry County communities are shown here at a peak of suburban growth in the late nineties. Genealogists and local historians can locate legacy sites like Fisher Family Cem, St Marys Chapel, and the Oak Knoll Landing Strip.

  20. 2012 Map of Fox Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Fox Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Fox Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnsburg, including Salem Lakes, Antioch, and other nearby areas

  21. 2012 Map of McHenry, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of McHenry, 2012 Print
    2012 McHenry
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnsburg, including Crystal Lake, McHenry, and other nearby areas

  22. 2012 Map of Richmond, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Richmond, 2012 Print
    2012 Richmond
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnsburg, including Spring Grove, Twin Lakes, and other nearby areas

  23. 2012 Map of Wauconda, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wauconda, 2012 Print
    2012 Wauconda
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnsburg, including McHenry, Round Lake, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of Wauconda, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wauconda, 2015 Print
    2015 Wauconda
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnsburg, including McHenry, Round Lake, and other nearby areas

  25. 2015 Map of McHenry, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of McHenry, 2015 Print
    2015 McHenry
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Johnsburg, including Crystal Lake, McHenry, and other nearby areas

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