1980s Maps of Ogle County, Illinois

Explore 16 historic maps of Ogle County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Ogle County, IL maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Rockford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois during the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by river valleys and a maturing rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Morseville and Buckhorn Corners while exploring the Rock River valley.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1983 Map of Brookville, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Brookville, 1984 Print
    1983 Brookville
    1984 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Carroll and Ogle counties are captured here in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape of family farms and creek valleys. Genealogists can trace family sites near Brookville or locate burials at Chambers Grove Cem and Schiner Cem.

  4. 1983 Map of Polo, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Polo, 1984 Print
    1983 Polo
    1984 Print · USGS
    During the early 1980s, the rural townships of Ogle and Lee Counties maintained a steady landscape of family farms and small-town centers like Polo. Researchers can locate several burial grounds including Fairmont Cem and trace old country schools like Congress Sch.

  5. 1983 Map of Seward, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Seward, 1984 Print
    1983 Seward
    1984 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heartland of northern Illinois is captured here in the early eighties as Seward and Myrtle remained focused on their rural roots. Genealogists can locate St Thomas Cem, while historians can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.

  6. 1983 Map of Shannon, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Shannon, 1984 Print
    1983 Shannon
    1984 Print · USGS
    The village of Shannon and its neighboring hamlets are captured in the early eighties as the agricultural landscape of Carroll and Stephenson counties continued to evolve. Researchers can locate the Gold Mine on its namesake road, trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line, or find local family sites at Shell Cem and Prairie Dell Ch.

  7. 1983 Map of Oregon, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Oregon, 1984 Print
    1983 Oregon
    1984 Print · USGS
    Ogle County's river valley comes to life in the early eighties as the Rock River winds between the towns of Oregon and Byron. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like St Marys Cem, Lowden State Park, and the Burlington Northern line.

  8. 1983 Map of Daysville, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Daysville, 1984 Print
    1983 Daysville
    1984 Print · USGS
    Ogle County's agricultural heartland and the bluffs of the Rock River are captured here in the early 1980s. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks through sites like Daysville Cem, Lighthouse Ch, and the settlement of Watertown.

  9. 1983 Map of Hazelhurst, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Hazelhurst, 1984 Print
    1983 Hazelhurst
    1984 Print · USGS
    Whiteside and Ogle counties are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of creek-side hamlets and rural parish life. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Nichols Cem or follow the rails of the Burlington Northern through Hazelhurst.

  10. 1983 Map of German Valley, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of German Valley, 1984 Print
    1983 German Valley
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northwest Illinois farmland comes into focus in the early eighties as the rail lines of the Illinois Central Gulf and Milwaukee Road still define the local economy. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Silver Creek Reformed Ch, Egan Cem, and the small settlement of Lightsville.

  11. 1983 Map of Grand Detour, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Grand Detour, 1984 Print
    1983 Grand Detour
    1984 Print · USGS
    Ogle and Lee County are captured in the early eighties as the Rock River winds through the historic horseshoe bend at Grand Detour. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural sites like Kingdom, the Pine Creek Cemetery, and the Townhall north of the river.

  12. 1983 Map of Forreston North, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Forreston North, 1984 Print
    1983 Forreston North
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farm country in the early eighties is captured here, from the rail lines of Forreston to the fringes of South Freeport. Genealogists can trace rural landmarks like North Grove Ch, Crane Grove Cem, and Baileyville.

  13. 1983 Map of Forreston South, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Forreston South, 1984 Print
    1983 Forreston South
    1984 Print · USGS
    Ogle County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early 1980s as rural life centered on crossroads like Haldane and the Illinois Central Gulf rail corridor. Researchers can locate local landmarks including the Church of the Brethren, West Branch Cem, and Goose Hollow.

  14. 1983 Map of Mount Morris, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Mount Morris, 1984 Print
    1983 Mount Morris
    1984 Print · USGS
    Mount Morris and the surrounding Ogle County townships are captured here in the early 1980s as the regional agricultural and rail networks remained firmly established. Researchers can trace historic burial sites like Oak Wood Cem and Cedar Hill Cem or locate regional landmarks such as Nick Lung Airport.

  15. 1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Dixon
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois in the mid-eighties was a land of river cities and expansive prairies defined by rail lines and private airfields. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oakwood Cem, the Sword Landing Strip, and Sauk Valley College while tracing the C & N W railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 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.

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