Old Maps of Prophetstown, Illinois for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 7 historic maps of Prophetstown. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Prophetstown's past.


Prophetstown, IL maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Prophetstown
    1932 Map of Prophetstown
    1932 Prophetstown
    1932 Print · USGS
    Prophetstown and the Rock River valley are depicted here in the early 1930s, showing a rural landscape crisscrossed by an extensive system of drainage ditches and canals. Researchers can locate dozens of small schools and local landmarks, including Hamilton Grave Sch, the Lyndon Cemetery, and Denrock Station.

  2. 1936 Map of Prophetstown
    1936 Map of Prophetstown
    1936 Prophetstown
    1936 Print · USGS
    Whiteside and Henry counties are shown in the mid-1930s, defined by the Rock River and a dense network of prairie schoolhouses. Trace the Hooppole Yorktown and Tampico RR or find local landmarks like Thunderbolt Hill and St Marys Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern 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

  4. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern 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.

  5. 1982 Map of Prophetstown, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Prophetstown, 1983 Print
    1982 Prophetstown
    1983 Print · USGS
    Prophetstown and Lyndon sit along the winding Rock River in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of fertile islands and river-rail commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Washington Road Cem or locate the Hiland Landing Strip and Abandoned Bridge.

  6. 1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Dixon
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-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

  7. 2024 Map of Prophetstown, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Prophetstown, 2024 Print
    2024 Prophetstown
    2024 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of Whiteside County are mapped here in the early 2020s, showcasing the winding Rock River and its many islands. Researchers can trace the local landscape from Prophetstown to Portland, identifying historic sites like Lyndon Cem and Thunderbolt Hill.

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