Old Maps of Davis, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Davis with 13 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Davis has changed over the decades.


Davis, IL maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Pecatonica
    1932 Map of Pecatonica
    1932 Pecatonica
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Pecatonica River valley at the start of the 1930s shows a landscape of busy rail towns and a remarkable density of rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Woodruff Corners, Pioneer Cem, and the Twelvemile Grove Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1936 Map of Pecatonica
    1936 Map of Pecatonica
    1936 Pecatonica
    1936 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois agriculture and river life thrive in the 1930s along the winding Pecatonica River and the Wisconsin border. Genealogists can trace hundreds of rural homes and a dense grid of schoolhouses including College Sch, Irish Grove Sch, and Twelvemile Grove Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1971 Map of Davis, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Davis, 1974 Print
    1971 Davis
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the start of the seventies reveals a landscape of growing lake communities and rail-side villages. Genealogists can trace family names through Pioneers Cem, St Pauls Ch, and the rural Farm School.

  8. 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

  9. 2012 Map of Davis, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Davis, 2012 Print
    2012 Davis
    2012 Print · USGS
    Stephenson County, Illinois, is shown at the start of the 2010s as a landscape of small rural settlements and residential lakeside growth. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including Saint Paul Cem and Halvorson Cem, while aviation buffs can trace local strips like Hillman Airport.

  10. 2015 Map of Davis, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Davis, 2015 Print
    2015 Davis
    2015 Print · USGS
    Stephenson County agricultural life and suburban growth meet in this mid-2010s survey near the Wisconsin border. Genealogists can trace family names across a high density of rural burial sites, from State Line Cem to Rock City Cem and Bethlehem Cem.

  11. 2018 Map of Davis, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Davis, 2018 Print
    2018 Davis
    2018 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Stephenson and Winnebago counties is captured in this modern survey, highlighting the established agricultural grid and small-town centers. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous burial sites like Frankenburger Cem and Irish Grove Cem or locate the community of Epplyanna.

  12. 2021 Map of Davis, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Davis, 2021 Print
    2021 Davis
    2021 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois agriculture and aviation meet at the turn of the decade near the Winnebago County line. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous burial grounds like Irish Grove Cem and North Rock Run Cem, or locate local airstrips such as Ellis Airport.

  13. 2024 Map of Davis, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Davis, 2024 Print
    2024 Davis
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands between Stephenson and Winnebago counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century as agricultural traditions meet modern residential growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy burial sites like Saint Pauls Eppleyanna Cem and Pioneers Cem alongside the planned streets of Lake Summerset.

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