Old Maps of Elwood, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1892 Map of Wilmington

   

   1892 Wilmington

   1892 Print · USGS

   Will County at the end of the nineteenth century is defined by its strategic river confluences and a rapidly expanding rail network. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Wilmington and Braidwood, or find vanished rail stops like Blodget and Drummond.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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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40. 2024 Map of Elwood, 2024 Print

    

    2024 Elwood

    2024 Print · USGS

    Will County’s evolving landscape comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the communities south of Joliet. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial grounds and landmarks like Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Brown Church Cem, and Sweedler Airport.

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43. 2024 Map of Channahon, 2024 Print

    

    2024 Channahon

    2024 Print · USGS

    Will County's river-driven landscape is captured here in the 2020s as suburban growth meets heavy industry. Trace family roots at the Abraham Lincoln National Cem or explore river landmarks like Treat Island and Conroy Island.

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