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Old Maps of Naperville, Illinois for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 44 historic maps of Naperville. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Naperville's past.

Naperville, IL maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Joliet
    1892 Map of Joliet
    1892 Joliet
    1892 Print · USGS
    Will County at the end of the nineteenth century was a bustling intersection of canal trade and heavy rail. Genealogists can trace the early streets of Joliet and Lockport or locate long-standing rural landmarks like Caton Farm and Grinton.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1908 Map of Wheaton
    1908 Map of Wheaton
    1908 Wheaton
    1908 Print · USGS
    DuPage County was a hub of steam and electric rail travel in the years following the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Naperville, Downers Grove, and Wheaton, alongside notable sites like the Wheaton Driving Park.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1923 Map of Joliet
    1923 Map of Joliet
    1923 Joliet
    1923 Print · USGS
    Joliet and the Des Plaines River valley are shown here in the 1920s, a hub of heavy industry and vital shipping canals. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Spaulding School, the Du Page Church, and the expansive State Penitentiary Farm.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1948 Map of Wheaton, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Wheaton, 1956 Print
    1948 Wheaton
    1956 Print · USGS
    DuPage County at the dawn of the post-war boom shows a landscape of growing towns connected by a dense network of steam and electric rails. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Naperville, Wheaton, and Downers Grove alongside smaller stops like Ontarioville and Eola.
  13. 1953 Map of Naperville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Naperville, 1955 Print
    1953 Naperville
    1955 Print · USGS
    DuPage County was transitioning from a rural rail corridor to a suburban heartland in the early 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace old schoolhouse sites like Round Grove Sch and landmarks including North Central College and the Winfield Sanitarium.
  16. 1953 Map of Normantown, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Normantown, 1955 Print
    1953 Normantown
    1955 Print · USGS
    The rural prairies of Du Page and Will counties are shown in the early fifties as the region transitioned toward modernization. Genealogists can trace early family sites like Vermont Cem, Wheatland Sch, and the rail stop at Normantown.
  19. 1954 Map of Romeoville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Romeoville, 1955 Print
    1954 Romeoville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Des Plaines River valley transitions from rural farming to a heavy industrial corridor in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at St Alphonsus Cem and Alexander Cem, or trace early schools like Bromberek Sch.
  22. 1954 Map of Wheaton, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Wheaton, 1955 Print
    1954 Wheaton
    1955 Print · USGS
    DuPage County was undergoing significant suburban expansion in the early fifties as transit networks matured. Researchers can locate numerous parochial sites and schools like St Joseph Orphanage, Wheaton College, and Loretto Convent.
  25. 1954 Map of Wheaton, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Wheaton, 1960 Print
    1954 Wheaton
    1960 Print · USGS
    DuPage County transitions from its agricultural roots to a bustling suburban corridor during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional landmarks like the Zace Sanitarium, Old Ontarioville Cem, and Sacred Heart Academy before later development.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Joliet, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Joliet, 1960 Print
    1954 Joliet
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Joliet and Plainfield are captured here during a period of heavy industrial and transit growth. Researchers can trace the alignment of the Lincoln Highway and find localized details like the State Prison Farm and Caton Farm.
  31. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois in the late fifties shows a landscape of powerful river industry and expanding transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Aurora and Joliet or locate sites like the Elwood Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park.
  37. 1962 Map of Normantown, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Normantown, 1963 Print
    1962 Normantown
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie near the Du Page and Will County line is shown here in the early sixties as it transitions from agriculture to industry. You can trace early settlement roots at Vermont Cem or locate former aviation sites like Matter Airport and Aero Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1962 Map of Romeoville, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Romeoville, 1963 Print
    1962 Romeoville
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Des Plaines Valley was undergoing significant suburban and industrial expansion in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the development of Romeoville and Lemont or locate local landmarks like Resurrection Cemetery and the Du Page Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1962 Map of Naperville, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Naperville, 1964 Print
    1962 Naperville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century DuPage County shows a landscape transitioning from quiet river towns to bustling suburbs connected by the new East-West Tollway. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional roots at North Central College, the Winfield Sanitarium, and Naperville Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1962 Map of Wheaton, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Wheaton, 1964 Print
    1962 Wheaton
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century DuPage County shows a landscape of rapid suburbanization and well-established village centers. Trace the growth of Wheaton and Lisle alongside institutions like St Procopius College, the Morton Arboretum, and local Wheaton Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Map of Aurora, 1989 Print
    1985 Aurora
    1989 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Illinois is captured in the mid-1980s as suburban growth began to bridge the gap between the Fox River cities and the outer prairies. Researchers can trace the development of Naperville and Aurora or locate rural landmarks like Fairview Cem and the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
  52. 1993 Map of Romeoville, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Romeoville, 1994 Print
    1993 Romeoville
    1994 Print · USGS
    The suburbs of Will and DuPage counties show significant growth in the early nineties as residential neighborhoods expand near the industrial canal corridor. Genealogists can locate Resurrection Cemetery and Alexander Cem, while historians can trace the paths of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR through Romeo.
  55. 1993 Map of Wheaton, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Wheaton, 1994 Print
    1993 Wheaton
    1994 Print · USGS
    DuPage County enters a period of significant suburban density in the early nineties as major transit corridors reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the growth of Wheaton and Lisle, identifying landmarks like Wheaton College and the Morton Arboretum.
  58. 1993 Map of Normantown, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Normantown, 1994 Print
    1993 Normantown
    1994 Print · USGS
    Will County’s transition from prairie farmland to bustling suburban corridor is captured here in the early nineties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Vermont Cem, the Wheatland-Salem Ch, and the rail lines of the Elgin Joliet and Eastern RR.
  61. 1993 Map of Naperville, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Naperville, 1994 Print
    1993 Naperville
    1994 Print · USGS
    The western suburbs of Chicago are seen here in the early nineties during a period of intense suburban development. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks and institutional growth at North Central College, Assumption Cem, and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.
  64. 1998 Map of Naperville, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Naperville, 2002 Print
    1998 Naperville
    2002 Print · USGS
    Naperville and Wheaton undergo significant suburban expansion in the late 1990s as modern transit and scientific hubs reshape the DuPage County landscape. Researchers can trace local development through landmarks like North Central College, Cantigny Park, and the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.
  67. 1998 Map of Wheaton, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Wheaton, 2002 Print
    1998 Wheaton
    2002 Print · USGS
    DuPage County at the turn of the millennium shows a landscape of deep-rooted suburban communities and sprawling green spaces. Genealogists and local historians can locate legacy institutions like Wheaton College, the Wheaton Cemetery, and the Morton Arboretum.
  70. 1998 Map of Romeoville, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Romeoville, 2002 Print
    1998 Romeoville
    2002 Print · USGS
    Romeoville and Bolingbrook show a landscape of rapid suburban expansion and heavy river industry in the late nineties. Researchers can trace the development of local parishes and schools or locate family plots at Resurrection Cemetery and St Matthews Cem.
  73. 2012 Map of Naperville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Naperville, 2012 Print
    2012 Naperville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Naperville, including Aurora, Wheaton, and other nearby areas
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