Historical Maps of Wilmington, Illinois

What stories do these 33 old maps tell about Wilmington'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 Wilmington's history through maps:

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


Wilmington, IL maps

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

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

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

  9. 1953 Map of Symerton, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Symerton, 1955 Print
    1953 Symerton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Symerton, Ballou, and other nearby areas

  10. 1953 Map of Symerton, 1974 Print
    1953 Map of Symerton, 1974 Print
    1953 Symerton
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Wilmington, including Symerton, Ballou, and other nearby areas

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