Historical Maps of Rochester, Illinois

What stories do these 27 old maps tell about Rochester's past? From 1907 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 Rochester's history through maps:

  • Trace Rochester'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 Rochester's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Rochester, IL maps

(27)
  1. 1907 Map of Springfield
    1907 Map of Springfield
    1907 Springfield
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas

  2. 1907 Map of Springfield, 1922 Print
    1907 Map of Springfield, 1922 Print
    1907 Springfield
    1922 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas

  3. 1922 Map of Divernon, 1957 Print
    1922 Map of Divernon, 1957 Print
    1922 Divernon
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Woodside, and other nearby areas

  4. 1924 Map of Divernon
    1924 Map of Divernon
    1924 Divernon
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Woodside, and other nearby areas

  5. 1924 Map of Divernon
    1924 Map of Divernon
    1924 Divernon
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Woodside, and other nearby areas

  6. 1930 Map of Springfield
    1930 Map of Springfield
    1930 Springfield
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas

  7. 1930 Map of Springfield
    1930 Map of Springfield
    1930 Springfield
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas

  8. 1930 Map of Springfield, 1942 Print
    1930 Map of Springfield, 1942 Print
    1930 Springfield
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas

  9. 1940 Map of Springfield, 1959 Print
    1940 Map of Springfield, 1959 Print
    1940 Springfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas

  10. 1940 Map of Springfield, 1965 Print
    1940 Map of Springfield, 1965 Print
    1940 Springfield
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas

  11. 1950 Map of Springfield East
    1950 Map of Springfield East
    1950 Springfield East
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas

  12. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Decatur, and other nearby areas

  13. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1977 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1977 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Decatur, and other nearby areas

  14. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1986 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1986 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Decatur, and other nearby areas

  15. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Decatur, and other nearby areas

  16. 1961 Map of New City
    1961 Map of New City
    1961 New City
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, New City, and other nearby areas

  17. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Decatur, and other nearby areas

  18. 1961 Map of New City, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of New City, 1962 Print
    1961 New City
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, New City, and other nearby areas

  19. 1961 Map of New City, 1973 Print
    1961 Map of New City, 1973 Print
    1961 New City
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, New City, and other nearby areas

  20. 1965 Map of Springfield East, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Springfield East, 1966 Print
    1965 Springfield East
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas

  21. 1965 Map of Springfield East, 1972 Print
    1965 Map of Springfield East, 1972 Print
    1965 Springfield East
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas

  22. 1965 Map of Springfield East, 1973 Print
    1965 Map of Springfield East, 1973 Print
    1965 Springfield East
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas

  23. 1965 Map of Springfield East, 1978 Print
    1965 Map of Springfield East, 1978 Print
    1965 Springfield East
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Sherman, and other nearby areas

  24. 1985 Map of Springfield
    1985 Map of Springfield
    1985 Springfield
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Decatur, and other nearby areas

  25. 1985 Map of Springfield, 1990 Print
    1985 Map of Springfield, 1990 Print
    1985 Springfield
    1990 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Springfield, Decatur, and other nearby areas

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