Historical Maps of Crete, Illinois

What stories do these 24 old maps tell about Crete's past? From 1929 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Crete's history through maps:

  • Trace Crete's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Crete's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Crete, IL maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Dyer, 1946 Print
    1929 Map of Dyer, 1946 Print
    1929 Dyer
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Crete, including Chicago Heights, Sauk Village, and other nearby areas

  2. 1930 Map of Dyer
    1930 Map of Dyer
    1930 Dyer
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Crete, including Chicago Heights, Sauk Village, and other nearby areas

  3. 1930 Map of Steger
    1930 Map of Steger
    1930 Steger
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Crete, including Chicago Heights, Park Forest, and other nearby areas

  4. 1930 Map of Steger
    1930 Map of Steger
    1930 Steger
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Crete, including Chicago Heights, Park Forest, and other nearby areas

  5. 1949 Map of Crete
    1949 Map of Crete
    1949 Crete
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Crete, including Chicago Heights, Park Forest, and other nearby areas

  6. 1953 Map of Steger, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Steger, 1955 Print
    1953 Steger
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Crete, including Chicago Heights, Park Forest, and other nearby areas

  7. 1953 Map of Dyer, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Dyer, 1955 Print
    1953 Dyer
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Crete, including Chicago Heights, Sauk Village, and other nearby areas

  8. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Crete, including Chicago, Joliet, and other nearby areas

  9. 1953 Map of Steger, 1967 Print
    1953 Map of Steger, 1967 Print
    1953 Steger
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Crete, including Chicago Heights, Park Forest, and other nearby areas

  10. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1973 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1973 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Crete, including Chicago, Joliet, and other nearby areas

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