Old Maps of Wonder Lake, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 19 historic maps of Wonder Lake. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Wonder Lake, IL maps

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  1. 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

  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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1963 Map of Hebron, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Hebron, 1964 Print
    1963 Hebron
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northern McHenry County sits at a crossroads of rail and rural life in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family-named routes like Jankowski Road or locate ancestors at Linn-Hebron Cem and St Patricks Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1963 Map of Woodstock, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Woodstock, 1964 Print
    1963 Woodstock
    1964 Print · USGS
    Woodstock and the surrounding McHenry County countryside are captured in the early sixties as the city expanded along the Chicago and North Western tracks. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks and family burial sites like Scandinavian Cem, Olson Cem, and the Westwood Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 1992 Map of Woodstock
    1992 Map of Woodstock
    1992 Woodstock
    1992 Print · USGS
    Woodstock and McHenry County are shown in the early nineties as suburban expansion began to meet the region's agricultural roots. Genealogists can trace local legacies at Scandinavian Cem or locate community anchors like St Marys Sch & Ch and the historic Courthouse.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 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.

  14. 1992 Map of Hebron
    1992 Map of Hebron
    1992 Hebron
    1992 Print · USGS
    Hebron and the surrounding farmland of McHenry County are shown here in the early 1990s, just as the region maintained its rural character against the state border. Researchers can trace family history at Linn-Hebron Cem or locate the old Old Railroad Grade and Galt Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 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.

  16. 2024 Map of Richmond, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Richmond, 2024 Print
    2024 Richmond
    2024 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin meet in this contemporary survey of the Fox River valley watershed. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous burial grounds including Saint Josephs Cem and Richmond Cem, or explore the shores of Wonder Lake.

  17. 2024 Map of Woodstock, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Woodstock, 2024 Print
    2024 Woodstock
    2024 Print · USGS
    McHenry County at the dawn of the 2020s shows the continued growth of Woodstock and its neighboring communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's evolution through landmarks like the McHenry County Courthouse and the nearby Scandinavian Cem.

  18. 2024 Map of McHenry, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of McHenry, 2024 Print
    2024 McHenry
    2024 Print · USGS
    McHenry and the Fox River valley are documented in this contemporary survey of northern Illinois. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous sites including Holcombville Cem, Saint Marys Cem, and Ridgefield Cem.

  19. 2024 Map of Hebron, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Hebron, 2024 Print
    2024 Hebron
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Wisconsin state line meets the prairie north of Hebron in this recent survey of McHenry County. Researchers can trace family history through local burial sites like Linn - Hebron Cem or explore the conservation lands of the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge.

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