Old Maps of Rock Falls, Illinois
Explore 12 old maps of Rock Falls, spanning from 1930 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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Rock Falls, IL maps
(12)- 1930 Map of Woodsung
1930 Woodsung1930 Print · USGSNorthern Illinois at the dawn of the 1930s shows a landscape of tight-knit farming townships linked by the Lincoln Highway. Genealogists and local historians can trace schoolhouse locations like Stone Sch and Gap Grove Sch, or locate family sites near the Prairieville Cem. - 1946 Map of Sterling, 1969 Print
1946 Sterling1969 Print · USGSThe Rock River corridor in the mid-1940s is captured here, showing the industrial heart of the region alongside its deep agricultural roots. Researchers can find dozens of country schools and cemeteries, including Buffalo Grove Sch, Zion Cem, and Oak Knoll Mem Park Cem. - 1948 Map of Sterling
1948 Sterling1948 Print · USGSMid-century Sterling and Rock Falls are captured here during a time of robust rail and river activity. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks, including the Prairieville settlement, West Science Ridge Ch, and Hitt 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. - 1983 Map of Sterling, 1984 Print
1983 Sterling1984 Print · USGSSterling and Rock Falls are shown here at the Rock River in the early eighties, joined by a network of bridges and railroads. Researchers can trace neighborhood growth through local landmarks like Newman Central High Sch, the Indian Mounds Historic Site, and Oak Knoll Cem.2 unique versions available - 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 - 2012 Map of Sterling, 2012 Print
2012 Sterling2012 Print · USGSCovers Rock Falls, including Sterling, Harmon Township, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Sterling, 2015 Print
2015 Sterling2015 Print · USGSCovers Rock Falls, including Sterling, Harmon Township, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Sterling, 2018 Print
2018 Sterling2018 Print · USGSCovers Rock Falls, including Sterling, Harmon Township, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Sterling, 2021 Print
2021 Sterling2021 Print · USGSCovers Rock Falls, including Sterling, Harmon Township, and other nearby areas - 2024 Map of Sterling, 2024 Print
2024 Sterling2024 Print · USGSSterling and Rock Falls straddle the Rock River in this recent survey of the Whiteside County industrial corridor. Genealogists and local historians can map out numerous burial grounds including Riverside Cem and Science Ridge Mennonite Cem, or trace the development of the Yeoward Addition.
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