1900s (20th Century) Maps of Monroe Center, Monroe Township
Explore 12 historic maps of Monroe Center from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Monroe Center's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Monroe Center's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.
Monroe Center, Monroe Township maps
(12)- 1917 Map of Kings, 1969 Print
1917 Kings1969 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois agriculture and rail lines meet south of Rockford during the early twentieth century. Genealogists can trace rural family roots through dozens of district schools like Black Walnut School and the rail junctions of Davis Junction and Holcomb. - 1918 Map of Kings
1918 Kings1918 Print · USGSThe Rock River valley served as a massive military and rail hub during the First World War. Local historians can trace the early layout of Camp Grant and dozens of country schools like Killbuck School and Maple Corners School.3 unique versions available - 1918 Map of Kirkland
1918 Kirkland1918 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois prairie lands are shown here during the height of the steam rail era. You can trace early family roots through dozens of rural landmarks like Bloods Point School, Gunn School, and the junction at Kirkland.4 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Rockford
1954 Rockford1954 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1955 Map of Rockford
1955 Rockford1955 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
1958 Rockford1974 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1963 Map of Rockford
1963 Rockford1963 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1968 Map of Fairdale, 1970 Print
1968 Fairdale1970 Print · USGSDeKalb and Ogle Counties are captured in the late sixties as an active agricultural and transport corridor. Local researchers can trace family names and landmarks like Hicks Mills Cem, the small settlement of Fairdale, and the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad.2 unique versions available - 1971 Map of Kings, 1973 Print
1971 Kings1973 Print · USGSOgle County was a thriving rail and agricultural corridor in the early 1970s, centered on the busy junction at Davis Junction. You can trace the historic paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad or locate family plots at Killbuck Cem and Lindenwood Cem.2 unique versions available - 1981 Map of Elgin
1981 Elgin1981 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1981 Map of Rockford
1981 Rockford1981 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1993 Map of Kings
1993 Kings1993 Print · USGSOgle County and the eastern Illinois prairies are shown here in the early nineties, revealing a landscape of historic rail corridors and quiet hamlets. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate ancestral sites at Kilbuck Cem or Big Mound Cem.
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