Historical Maps of Manhattan, Illinois

What stories do these 38 old maps tell about Manhattan's past? From 1892 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 Manhattan's history through maps:

  • Trace Manhattan'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 Manhattan's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Manhattan, IL maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Wilmington
    1892 Map of Wilmington
    1892 Wilmington
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  2. 1892 Map of Wilmington, 1905 Print
    1892 Map of Wilmington, 1905 Print
    1892 Wilmington
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  3. 1892 Map of Wilmington, 1911 Print
    1892 Map of Wilmington, 1911 Print
    1892 Wilmington
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  4. 1918 Map of Wilmington
    1918 Map of Wilmington
    1918 Wilmington
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  5. 1918 Map of Wilmington
    1918 Map of Wilmington
    1918 Wilmington
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  6. 1918 Map of Wilmington, 1931 Print
    1918 Map of Wilmington, 1931 Print
    1918 Wilmington
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  7. 1918 Map of Wilmington, 1937 Print
    1918 Map of Wilmington, 1937 Print
    1918 Wilmington
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  8. 1918 Map of Wilmington, 1937 Print
    1918 Map of Wilmington, 1937 Print
    1918 Wilmington
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including Joliet, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  9. 1929 Map of Brisbane
    1929 Map of Brisbane
    1929 Brisbane
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including New Lenox, Frankfort, and other nearby areas

  10. 1929 Map of Brisbane, 1946 Print
    1929 Map of Brisbane, 1946 Print
    1929 Brisbane
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Manhattan, including New Lenox, Frankfort, and other nearby areas

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