Old Maps of Rochelle, Illinois for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 20 historic maps of Rochelle. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Rochelle, IL maps

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  1. 1934 Map of De Kalb, 1965 Print
    1934 Map of De Kalb, 1965 Print
    1934 De Kalb
    1965 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and its surrounding townships thrive as a major rail and highway hub during the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace dozens of country schoolhouses like Toad Hollow Sch and find family plots at Woodlawn Cem or Fairview Cem.

  2. 1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 Map of De Kalb
    1937 De Kalb
    1937 Print · USGS
    Mid-1930s De Kalb County is captured here as a thriving rail and agricultural hub during the peak of the Lincoln Highway era. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local school sites like Toad Hollow Sch and old cemeteries including Woodlawn Cem and Calvary Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Rochelle, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Rochelle, 1954 Print
    1952 Rochelle
    1954 Print · USGS
    Ogle and Lee Counties in the early fifties reveal a landscape of thriving rural schools and critical rail junctions centered on Rochelle. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous landmarks including Reynolds Ch, Twin Grove Cem, and Willow Center Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1971 Map of Creston, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Creston, 1973 Print
    1971 Creston
    1973 Print · USGS
    Creston and its neighboring townships are captured in the early seventies during a period of established agricultural growth and institutional expansion. Trace local family history and property lines near Woodlawn Cem, Kishwaukee College, or along the Chicago and North Western rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1975 Map of Rochelle, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Rochelle, 1978 Print
    1975 Rochelle
    1978 Print · USGS
    Rochelle thrived as a vital Illinois rail hub during the mid-seventies, situated where two major western railroads met. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's growth through its neighborhood schools like May Sch, the Lawnridge Cem, and the early layout of the Rochelle Municipal Airport.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 1993 Map of Rochelle
    1993 Map of Rochelle
    1993 Rochelle
    1993 Print · USGS
    Rochelle and Hillcrest are shown at the height of their late-century growth where the tollways meet the Illinois prairie. Researchers can trace family sites at Lawnridge Cem, locate the St Patricks Sch, or explore the Kyte River valley.

  11. 2012 Map of Creston, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Creston, 2012 Print
    2012 Creston
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochelle, including Malta, Creston, and other nearby areas

  12. 2012 Map of Rochelle, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rochelle, 2012 Print
    2012 Rochelle
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochelle, including Hillcrest, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Creston, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Creston, 2015 Print
    2015 Creston
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochelle, including Malta, Creston, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of Rochelle, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rochelle, 2015 Print
    2015 Rochelle
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochelle, including Hillcrest, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2018 Map of Creston, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Creston, 2018 Print
    2018 Creston
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochelle, including Malta, Creston, and other nearby areas

  16. 2018 Map of Rochelle, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Rochelle, 2018 Print
    2018 Rochelle
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochelle, including Hillcrest, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2021 Map of Creston, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Creston, 2021 Print
    2021 Creston
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochelle, including Malta, Creston, and other nearby areas

  18. 2021 Map of Rochelle, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Rochelle, 2021 Print
    2021 Rochelle
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochelle, including Hillcrest, Reynolds Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2024 Map of Rochelle, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Rochelle, 2024 Print
    2024 Rochelle
    2024 Print · USGS
    The northern Illinois prairie around Rochelle is captured here in a period of modern expansion and agricultural precision. Researchers can trace the layout of local landmarks like Lawnridge Cemetery, the Kyte River, and the Flagg Center settlement.

  20. 2024 Map of Creston, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Creston, 2024 Print
    2024 Creston
    2024 Print · USGS
    Creston and the surrounding Illinois prairie are mapped here in the early twenty-first century, showing the village's core and outlying farmsteads. Trace local history at Woodlawn Cem, find the Kishwaukee College campus, and follow the flow of Killbuck Creek.

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