1940s Maps of Lakewood, Illinois

Explore 2 historic maps of Lakewood from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Lakewood's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Lakewood's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Lakewood, IL maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.
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