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Old Maps of Erie, Illinois

Explore 12 old maps of Erie, spanning from 1899 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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Erie, IL maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Clinton
    1899 Map of Clinton
    1899 Clinton
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley comes alive in the late 1890s, capturing the river-and-rail economy of Iowa and Illinois before modern channelization. Genealogists and historians can trace early townships and river landings, finding precise locations for Low Moor, Folletts, and Pink Prairie.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1952 Map of Erie, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Erie, 1953 Print
    1952 Erie
    1953 Print · USGS
    Whiteside and Henry counties are mapped here in the early fifties, showing a rural river-bound landscape along the Rock River. Local historians can trace family roots at Pink Prairie Cem or locate the site of the Old Stage Line Monument and Kingsbury Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Davenport
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa and western Illinois thrive along the river during the late fifties, defined by the industrial Quad Cities and a robust rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Oasis and Stanwood or along the Cedar River.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Davenport
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of major railroads and find river landmarks like Rock Island Arsenal, Huron Island, and the Coralville Reservoir.
  13. 1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Davenport
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the Mississippi River corridor are shown at their industrial peak just before the interstate era fully transformed the region. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and find landmarks like the Rock Island Arsenal and Wild Cat Den State Park.
  16. 1982 Map of Erie
    1982 Map of Erie
    1982 Erie
    1982 Print · USGS
    Whiteside County's river-bottom lands are captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the bend of the Rock River. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Smack Cem and Sandytown Cem or trace the rural routes connecting Newton Corners and Fenton.
  19. 1984 Map of Davenport, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Davenport, 1985 Print
    1984 Davenport
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and conservation converged along the Mississippi. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through Stender Church, Oxford Mills, and the Elmwood Cem burial grounds.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 2012 Map of Erie, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Erie, 2012 Print
    2012 Erie
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie, including Fenton, Newton Corners, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Erie, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Erie, 2015 Print
    2015 Erie
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie, including Fenton, Newton Corners, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Erie, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Erie, 2018 Print
    2018 Erie
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie, including Fenton, Newton Corners, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Erie, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Erie, 2021 Print
    2021 Erie
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie, including Fenton, Newton Corners, and other nearby areas
  34. 2024 Map of Erie, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Erie, 2024 Print
    2024 Erie
    2024 Print · USGS
    Whiteside County's river-fed prairie is captured here as the modern era meets historic settlement patterns along the Rock River. Trace family sites at Smack Cem and Fenton Cem, or explore the rural landscape around Erie and Newton Corners.
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