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Old Maps of Dakota, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Dakota. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Dakota.

Dakota, IL maps

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  1. 1939 Map of Freeport
    1939 Map of Freeport
    1939 Freeport
    1939 Print · USGS
    Stephenson County in the late thirties is a landscape of thriving rail junctions and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like St James Cem, Browns Mill, and small hubs like Orangeville or Pearl City.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1944 Map of Freeport
    1944 Map of Freeport
    1944 Freeport
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Stephenson County seat and its outlying townships are shown in the 1940s at the peak of their rail-and-river connectivity. Researchers can trace rural school districts like Champion Hill Sch or locate ancestors at Oakland Cem and St James Cem.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 1971 Map of Dakota, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Dakota, 1974 Print
    1971 Dakota
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farmland near the Wisconsin border is captured here in the early 1970s. Local researchers can locate family landmarks like Bethel Ch, the Farm School, and the tracks of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.
  22. 1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Rockford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern 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
  25. 2012 Map of Dakota, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Dakota, 2012 Print
    2012 Dakota
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota, including Rock Grove, Afolkey, and other nearby areas
  28. 2015 Map of Dakota, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Dakota, 2015 Print
    2015 Dakota
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota, including Rock Grove, Afolkey, and other nearby areas
  31. 2018 Map of Dakota, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Dakota, 2018 Print
    2018 Dakota
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota, including Rock Grove, Afolkey, and other nearby areas
  34. 2021 Map of Dakota, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Dakota, 2021 Print
    2021 Dakota
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota, including Rock Grove, Afolkey, and other nearby areas
  37. 2024 Map of Dakota, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Dakota, 2024 Print
    2024 Dakota
    2024 Print · USGS
    Stephenson County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the 2020s, showcasing the small-town layouts of Dakota, Rock Grove, and Afolkey. Genealogists can trace family connections through local landmarks like Rock Grove Union Cem or Eldorado Cem.
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