Old Maps of Sterling, Illinois

Explore 10 old maps of Sterling, 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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Sterling, IL maps

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  1. 1930 Map of Woodsung
    1930 Map of Woodsung
    1930 Woodsung
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Dixon, Rock Falls, and other nearby areas

  2. 1934 Map of Morrison
    1934 Map of Morrison
    1934 Morrison
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Morrison, Milledgeville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Morrison
    1940 Map of Morrison
    1940 Morrison
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Morrison, Milledgeville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1946 Map of Sterling, 1969 Print
    1946 Map of Sterling, 1969 Print
    1946 Sterling
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Dixon, Rock Falls, and other nearby areas

  5. 1948 Map of Sterling
    1948 Map of Sterling
    1948 Sterling
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Dixon, Rock Falls, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  8. 1983 Map of Sterling, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Sterling, 1984 Print
    1983 Sterling
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Rock Falls, Harmon Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Map of Dixon
    1985 Dixon
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Dixon, Rochelle, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1985 Map of Como, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Como, 1986 Print
    1985 Como
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Galt, Sands, and other nearby areas

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