Historical Maps of Akron, Illinois

What stories do these 21 old maps tell about Akron's past? From 1893 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Akron's history through maps:

  • Trace Akron's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Akron's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Akron, IL maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Dunlap
    1893 Map of Dunlap
    1893 Dunlap
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Peoria, Chillicothe, and other nearby areas

  2. 1898 Map of Dunlap
    1898 Map of Dunlap
    1898 Dunlap
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Peoria, Chillicothe, and other nearby areas

  3. 1898 Map of Dunlap, 1907 Print
    1898 Map of Dunlap, 1907 Print
    1898 Dunlap
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Peoria, Chillicothe, and other nearby areas

  4. 1898 Map of Dunlap, 1916 Print
    1898 Map of Dunlap, 1916 Print
    1898 Dunlap
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Peoria, Chillicothe, and other nearby areas

  5. 1898 Map of Dunlap, 1926 Print
    1898 Map of Dunlap, 1926 Print
    1898 Dunlap
    1926 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Peoria, Chillicothe, and other nearby areas

  6. 1932 Map of Dunlap
    1932 Map of Dunlap
    1932 Dunlap
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Peoria, Chillicothe, and other nearby areas

  7. 1933 Map of Dunlap
    1933 Map of Dunlap
    1933 Dunlap
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Peoria, Chillicothe, and other nearby areas

  8. 1937 Map of Dunlap
    1937 Map of Dunlap
    1937 Dunlap
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Peoria, Chillicothe, and other nearby areas

  9. 1937 Map of Dunlap
    1937 Map of Dunlap
    1937 Dunlap
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Peoria, Chillicothe, and other nearby areas

  10. 1937 Map of Dunlap, 1949 Print
    1937 Map of Dunlap, 1949 Print
    1937 Dunlap
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Peoria, Chillicothe, and other nearby areas

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