1900s (20th Century) Maps of Elwood, Illinois

Explore 12 historic maps of Elwood from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Elwood's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Elwood's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Elwood, IL maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Wilmington
    1918 Map of Wilmington
    1918 Wilmington
    1918 Print · USGS
    Will County in the late teens is a landscape shaped by the convergence of major rivers and several historic rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural schoolhouses like Red Brick School and Schweizer School alongside river towns such as Wilmington and Channahon.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Elwood, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Elwood, 1955 Print
    1953 Elwood
    1955 Print · USGS
    Near the village of Elwood in the early fifties, the landscape was defined by the massive expansion of the Joliet Arsenal and a heavy rail network. Local historians can trace old schoolhouse sites like Rose Hill Sch and Brown Sch alongside the Old Indian Bdy.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Channahon, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Channahon, 1955 Print
    1954 Channahon
    1955 Print · USGS
    Will County at mid-century reveals a landscape shaped by major river junctions and the legacy of the canal era. Researchers can trace historical property lines and infrastructure through Channahon, finding detail on landmarks like Willard Grove Cem, Smith Bridge, and the Schweizer Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Wilmington, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Wilmington, 1960 Print
    1954 Wilmington
    1960 Print · USGS
    Will and Grundy counties in the mid-fifties show a landscape of industrial convergence where major railroads meet the state's storied canal systems. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Boundary or locate family sites like the Soldiers Widows Home and Willard Grove Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Ottawa
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the mid-1980s shows a landscape balancing river commerce with sprawling energy and mining operations. Researchers can trace the layout of mining towns like Coal City or find family landmarks such as Oakwood Memorial Cem and Smiths Mound.

  8. 1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Ottawa
    1991 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois in the early nineties remains a vital corridor of river commerce and heavy rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of industrial mining near Morris or explore the river-bluff geography of Starved Rock State Park and Buffalo Rock.

  9. 1993 Map of Channahon, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Channahon, 1994 Print
    1993 Channahon
    1994 Print · USGS
    The industrial and natural landscapes of Channahon and Minooka meet in the 1990s at the river forks. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Troutman Grove Cem alongside the sprawling Joliet Ammunitions Plant.

  10. 1993 Map of Elwood, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Elwood, 1994 Print
    1993 Elwood
    1994 Print · USGS
    South of Joliet in the early nineties, this area showcases the heavy industrial and military infrastructure surrounding the village of Elwood. Genealogists and historians can locate Brown Cem, Oak Villa Sch, and the sprawling Joliet Ammunitions Plant.

  11. 1999 Map of Channahon, 2002 Print
    1999 Map of Channahon, 2002 Print
    1999 Channahon
    2002 Print · USGS
    Channahon and Minooka sit at a major river confluence at the close of the twentieth century. Trace the industrial and military landscape from the Joliet Training Area to the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

  12. 1999 Map of Elwood, 2002 Print
    1999 Map of Elwood, 2002 Print
    1999 Elwood
    2002 Print · USGS
    Prairie restoration and military history define this area of Will County at the close of the century. Genealogists and historians can locate Brown Cem, the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, and the Elgin Joliet and Eastern RR.

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