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Old Maps of Port Barrington, Illinois for Metal Detecting

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Port Barrington, IL maps

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  1. 1920 Map of Grays Lake
    1920 Map of Grays Lake
    1920 Grays Lake
    1920 Print · USGS
    Lake County and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are shown here in the early twenties, when the region was a bustling network of lakeside retreats and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of family-named landmarks and institutions, including the English Prairie School, St Marys Chapel, and Union Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1923 Map of Grays Lake
    1923 Map of Grays Lake
    1923 Grays Lake
    1923 Print · USGS
    The glacial lake country of northern Illinois is captured here in the early twenties, just as the resort and rail economy flourished. Genealogists can trace family roots at St Marys Chapel, English Prairie School, and numerous villages like Wauconda and Spring Grove.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1923 Map of Barrington
    1923 Map of Barrington
    1923 Barrington
    1923 Print · USGS
    Northwest of Chicago in the early twenties, these townships were a network of farm-to-market roads and lakefront resorts. Trace the early boundaries of the Cook County Forest Preserve and find long-gone rural landmarks like Speeck Resort or Quentins Corners.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1935 Map of Barrington, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Barrington, 1958 Print
    1935 Barrington
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Illinois appears here in the decades following the first World War as rural townships began to shift toward a suburban future. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous district schools and local landmarks like St Johns Church, Lake Zurich, and Fox River Grove.
  13. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  16. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  19. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern 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
  22. 1960 Map of Barrington, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Barrington, 1962 Print
    1960 Barrington
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the emerging suburban corridors of Cook and Lake Counties are captured here at the dawn of the 1960s. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Evergreen Cem, St Ann Sch, and the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1960 Map of Wauconda, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Wauconda, 1962 Print
    1960 Wauconda
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Fox River and its surrounding glacial lakes are shown during a period of mid-century residential growth. Researchers can trace the development of Island Lake and Wauconda, or locate local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and St Marys Chapel.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1960 Map of Grayslake, 1965 Print
    1960 Map of Grayslake, 1965 Print
    1960 Grayslake
    1965 Print · USGS
    Lake County's glacial landscape is captured here in the early sixties, showing the rise of commuter suburbs among the region's famous waterways. Researchers can locate dozens of country landmarks like Wray-Imeson Cem, Allendale Farm Sch, and Antioch Airport.
  31. 1961 Map of Barrington, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Barrington, 1965 Print
    1961 Barrington
    1965 Print · USGS
    The northwest Chicago suburbs were in the midst of a massive post-war building boom in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Hoffman Estates and Inverness, or locate landmarks like Arlington Park Racetrack and St Michael Cemetery.
  34. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 1993 Map of Wauconda
    1993 Map of Wauconda
    1993 Wauconda
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Fox River and its glacial lakes defined the Lake County borderlands in the early nineties as residential growth expanded around traditional preserves. Genealogists can trace family names at Fisher Family Cem or locate the old Crown Sch and St Marys Chapel.
  43. 1993 Map of Barrington
    1993 Map of Barrington
    1993 Barrington
    1993 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois riverside towns and residential enclaves are shown in the early nineties as they expanded around the Fox River. Researchers can trace the rail corridor and locate White Cem, St Ann Sch, and Lake Barrington.
  46. 1998 Map of Wauconda, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Wauconda, 2003 Print
    1998 Wauconda
    2003 Print · USGS
    Lake County and McHenry County communities are shown here at a peak of suburban growth in the late nineties. Genealogists and local historians can locate legacy sites like Fisher Family Cem, St Marys Chapel, and the Oak Knoll Landing Strip.
  49. 2012 Map of Barrington, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Barrington, 2012 Print
    2012 Barrington
    2012 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, this area of the Fox River Valley highlights a unique landscape of water-centered suburbs and preserved estates. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community landmarks, including Windridge Cem, Evergreen Cem, and the specialized Kuranz RLA Airport.
  52. 2012 Map of Wauconda, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wauconda, 2012 Print
    2012 Wauconda
    2012 Print · USGS
    Wauconda and the surrounding glacial lake district are shown here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth integrates with the region's natural wetlands. Trace local roots and landmarks through the Wauconda Cem, the historic Grant Cem, and the recreational grounds of Camp Duncan.
  55. 2015 Map of Wauconda, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wauconda, 2015 Print
    2015 Wauconda
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the glacial lakes of northeastern Illinois appear in high detail during this era of suburban growth. Researchers can trace family plots at Fisher Family Cem or Grant Cem and explore the shorelines of Bangs Lake and Griswold Lake.
  58. 2015 Map of Barrington, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Barrington, 2015 Print
    2015 Barrington
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the lakeside estates of the Northwest Suburbs are shown in this modern survey of the tri-county border. Genealogists can locate family sites at Evergreen Cemetery and Windridge Cemetery or trace the winding course of Flint Creek.
  61. 2018 Map of Wauconda, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Wauconda, 2018 Print
    2018 Wauconda
    2018 Print · USGS
    Near the border of McHenry and Lake counties, this 2018 survey documents a region defined by its glacial lakes and wetland ecosystems. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Grant Cem or Fisher Family Cem and locate landmarks like Burtons Bridge and Colby Point along the Fox River.
  64. 2018 Map of Barrington, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Barrington, 2018 Print
    2018 Barrington
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the four-county border of McHenry, Lake, Kane, and Cook are meticulously detailed in this recent survey. Local researchers can trace the modern boundaries of Barrington Hills, find old burial grounds like Windridge Cem, and locate the Metra rail corridor.
  67. 2021 Map of Wauconda, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wauconda, 2021 Print
    2021 Wauconda
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and its numerous glacial lakes are shown here in the early twenty-first century as modern development surrounds historic water-side communities. Researchers can locate family burial sites at Fisher Family Cem or Grant Cem and trace the shores of Bangs Lake and Griswold Lake.
  70. 2021 Map of Barrington, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Barrington, 2021 Print
    2021 Barrington
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the glacial lake country of northern Illinois are shown here in modern detail. Researchers can trace family history through Evergreen Cem and Saint Paul Cem or explore the waterfront character of Port Barrington and Fox River Grove.
  73. 2023 Map of Wauconda, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Wauconda, 2023 Print
    2023 Wauconda
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the glacial lakes of McHenry and Lake Counties are shown here in modern detail. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Fisher Family Cemetery and Volo Cemetery or explore the shores of Bangs Lake.
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