Old Maps of Emerson, Illinois
Explore 7 old maps of Emerson, spanning from 1934 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.
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Emerson, IL maps
(7)- 1934 Map of Morrison
1934 Morrison1934 Print · USGSWhiteside County is seen here in the 1930s as a thriving agricultural landscape defined by the Chicago and Northwestern rail line. Researchers can trace rural school districts and family cemeteries such as Union Grove Cemetery, Coleta, and Milledgeville.2 unique versions available - 1940 Map of Morrison
1940 Morrison1940 Print · USGSWhiteside and Carroll counties thrive as a robust agricultural landscape during the late 1930s, defined by the twin engines of the Rock River and major rail lines. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools like Ideal Sch and old cemeteries including Clyde Cem and Bethel Cem.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
1958 Aurora1969 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois in the late fifties shows a landscape of powerful river industry and expanding transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Aurora and Joliet or locate sites like the Elwood Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock.3 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Aurora
1961 Aurora1961 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park. - 1985 Map of Dixon
1985 Dixon1985 Print · USGSNorth-central Illinois in the mid-eighties was a land of river cities and expansive prairies defined by rail lines and private airfields. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oakwood Cem, the Sword Landing Strip, and Sauk Valley College while tracing the C & N W railroad.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Como, 1986 Print
1985 Como1986 Print · USGSWhiteside County is captured here in the mid-1980s, defined by the winding Rock River and a busy rail corridor. Researchers can trace the layout of Como, identify the Chicago and North Western tracks, and locate the Quarry near Emerson. - 2024 Map of Como, 2024 Print
2024 Como2024 Print · USGSWhiteside County's rural landscape and the winding Rock River are documented here in recent detail. Researchers can locate several historic burial sites like Como Cem and trace the small settlements of Galt, Agnew, and Emerson along the local rail and road corridors.
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