1800s (19th Century) Maps of New Lenox, Illinois

Explore 4 historic maps of New Lenox from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — 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 New Lenox's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1800s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring New Lenox's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.


New Lenox, IL maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Des Plaines
    1890 Map of Des Plaines
    1890 Des Plaines
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Des Plaines valley and southern Cook County are shown here in the late nineteenth century as a hub of canal and rail transit. Genealogists can trace family roots in early settlements like Lemont, Orland, and Mokena or locate vanished stops like Johnston Station.

  2. 1892 Map of Joliet
    1892 Map of Joliet
    1892 Joliet
    1892 Print · USGS
    Will County at the end of the nineteenth century was a bustling intersection of canal trade and heavy rail. Genealogists can trace the early streets of Joliet and Lockport or locate long-standing rural landmarks like Caton Farm and Grinton.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1892 Map of Wilmington
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1894 Map of Des Plaines
    1894 Map of Des Plaines
    1894 Des Plaines
    1894 Print · USGS
    Cook and Will counties in the 1890s are defined by the convergence of major rail lines and early waterway transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Lemont, Mokena, and New Lenox along lines like the Wabash R. R. and the Illinois and Michigan Canal.

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