Old Maps of Laona Township, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

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Laona Township, IL maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Brodhead
    1893 Map of Brodhead
    1893 Brodhead
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin is captured in the late nineteenth century as rail lines and river valleys shaped the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace early village sites like Brodhead, Magnolia Station, and Orford along the Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul Railroad.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1918 Map of Rockford
    1918 Map of Rockford
    1918 Rockford
    1918 Print · USGS
    Winnebago County at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape where the river-and-rail economy was in full swing. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named schools like Dickenson School and Eddy School, or locate the Winnebago County Boys Reform School.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1932 Map of Pecatonica
    1932 Map of Pecatonica
    1932 Pecatonica
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Pecatonica River valley at the start of the 1930s shows a landscape of busy rail towns and a remarkable density of rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Woodruff Corners, Pioneer Cem, and the Twelvemile Grove Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1936 Map of Pecatonica
    1936 Map of Pecatonica
    1936 Pecatonica
    1936 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois agriculture and river life thrive in the 1930s along the winding Pecatonica River and the Wisconsin border. Genealogists can trace hundreds of rural homes and a dense grid of schoolhouses including College Sch, Irish Grove Sch, and Twelvemile Grove Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1938 Map of Rockford, 1954 Print
    1938 Map of Rockford, 1954 Print
    1938 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Winnebago County at the end of the Depression shows a landscape shaped by river valleys and a dense network of country schoolhouses. You can trace early twentieth-century rural life through landmarks like Holland Spring, the Winnebago County Boys Reform School, and the Rockford and Interurban rail line.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.

  7. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.

  8. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1962 Map of Brodhead West, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Brodhead West, 1964 Print
    1962 Brodhead West
    1964 Print · USGS
    Brodhead and the Sugar River valley are shown in the early 1960s as the regional rail and river network supported a busy agricultural landscape. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Poplar Grove Sch, trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line, and find family names at Clarence Cem or Oakley.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1962 Map of Brodhead East, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Brodhead East, 1964 Print
    1962 Brodhead East
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin dairy country and the Rock County borderlands come to life in this early 1960s survey. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad or locate local landmarks like Barr Sch and Greenwood Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1962 Map of Brodhead, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Brodhead, 1964 Print
    1962 Brodhead
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin at the start of the sixties reveals a thriving network of rail-side towns and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Greenwood Cem, locate the Peebles Sch, or follow the old Chicago and North Western line.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.

  13. 1971 Map of Shirland, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Shirland, 1973 Print
    1971 Shirland
    1973 Print · USGS
    Winnebago County near the Wisconsin border was a landscape of river confluences and rural crossroads in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Shirland and Harrison, alongside landmarks like Phillips Cem and the Boys Farm School.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1971 Map of Durand, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Durand, 1974 Print
    1971 Durand
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Winnebago County in the early seventies remains a region of steady rail commerce and family farming. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of St Marys Cem, McCartney Airfield, and the old Farm School.

  15. 1971 Map of Davis, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Davis, 1974 Print
    1971 Davis
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the start of the seventies reveals a landscape of growing lake communities and rail-side villages. Genealogists can trace family names through Pioneers Cem, St Pauls Ch, and the rural Farm School.

  16. 1981 Map of Monroe
    1981 Map of Monroe
    1981 Monroe
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southern Wisconsin and the Illinois borderlands come into focus in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by dairy farming and river valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through historic hubs like Monroe, Stoughton, and Brodhead, or locate regional landmarks such as Yellowstone Lake and the Sugar River.

  17. 1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Map of Rockford
    1981 Rockford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois during the early eighties shows a landscape shaped by river valleys and a maturing rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Morseville and Buckhorn Corners while exploring the Rock River valley.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 2010 Map of Brodhead West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brodhead West, 2010 Print
    2010 Brodhead West
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape near the Illinois border was well-established by 2010, dominated by the winding Sugar River and the settlement of Oakley. Family historians can trace local heritage through the locations of Clarence Cemetery, Mount Hope Cemetery, and Basswood Cemetery.

  19. 2010 Map of Brodhead East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brodhead East, 2010 Print
    2010 Brodhead East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Brodhead and the surrounding Green County farmland are shown here in the early twenty-first century, just as the Sugar River continues its meandering path. Researchers can trace family plots at Greenwood Cemetery or explore the small settlement of Avon and the local Brodhead Airport.

  20. 2012 Map of Shirland, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Shirland, 2012 Print
    2012 Shirland
    2012 Print · USGS
    Settlements along the Sugar River and Pecatonica River appear in detail in this modern survey of northern Illinois. Researchers can trace rural genealogy through landmarks like Shirland Cem, Phillips Cem, and family properties near Harrison.

  21. 2012 Map of Durand, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Durand, 2012 Print
    2012 Durand
    2012 Print · USGS
    Durand and the surrounding Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands appear here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by prairie agriculture and rural traditions. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites like Saint Marys Cem and Oakland Cem or trace the winding course of Otter Cr.

  22. 2012 Map of Davis, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Davis, 2012 Print
    2012 Davis
    2012 Print · USGS
    Stephenson County, Illinois, is shown at the start of the 2010s as a landscape of small rural settlements and residential lakeside growth. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including Saint Paul Cem and Halvorson Cem, while aviation buffs can trace local strips like Hillman Airport.

  23. 2013 Map of Brodhead West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Brodhead West, 2013 Print
    2013 Brodhead West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Brodhead and its surrounding rural townships are captured here at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can trace the meandering Sugar River and identify local family-named landmarks such as Riley School Br, the Brodhead Airport, and the small community of Oakley.

  24. 2013 Map of Brodhead East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Brodhead East, 2013 Print
    2013 Brodhead East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Brodhead and its surrounding rural landscapes are captured here in the early twenty-first century as agricultural traditions met modern infrastructure. Researchers can trace land use patterns along the Sugar River or locate local landmarks like the Walnut Wash Airport and Halfway Tree Rd.

  25. 2015 Map of Davis, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Davis, 2015 Print
    2015 Davis
    2015 Print · USGS
    Stephenson County agricultural life and suburban growth meet in this mid-2010s survey near the Wisconsin border. Genealogists can trace family names across a high density of rural burial sites, from State Line Cem to Rock City Cem and Bethlehem Cem.

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