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Old Maps of Owen Township, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 36 historic maps of Owen Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Owen Township, IL maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 1949 Map of Rockford
    1949 Map of Rockford
    1949 Rockford
    1949 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Rockford and the Rock River valley appear here in a period of rapid post-war growth and industrial strength. Researchers can trace historic family locations through numerous sites like Harlem Ch, Machesney Landing Field, and West High Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 1959 Map of Winnebago, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Winnebago, 1960 Print
    1959 Winnebago
    1960 Print · USGS
    Winnebago County at the end of the fifties shows the city of Rockford stretching west toward the rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through several rural schools like Stiles Sch and burial sites including Willwood Cemetery and Prospect Cem.
  22. 1959 Map of South Beloit, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of South Beloit, 1960 Print
    1959 South Beloit
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley at the Illinois-Wisconsin border shows a landscape of growing towns and industrial gravel works in the late fifties. Genealogists can trace rural school locations like Sand Prairie Sch and Lovejoy Sch or the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western.
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 1971 Map of Rockford North, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Rockford North, 1973 Print
    1971 Rockford North
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Rock River Valley in the early 1970s shows a region transitioning from its industrial roots to modern suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through sites like Cedar Bluff Cemetery, Rockford College, and the Scandinavian Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1971 Map of Winnebago, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Winnebago, 1973 Print
    1971 Winnebago
    1973 Print · USGS
    Western Winnebago County appears in the early seventies as the city of Rockford begins to meet the quiet farmland of Burritt Township. Researchers can trace the heritage of local families through North Burritt Cem, identify early school sites like McNair Sch, and locate the historic Chicago and North Western rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1971 Map of South Beloit, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of South Beloit, 1973 Print
    1971 South Beloit
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley on the Illinois-Wisconsin border is captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of industrial river towns and forest preserves. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Floberg Home for Children, Rockton Wagon Wheel Airpark, and the rural Prairie Hill Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1993 Map of Rockford North
    1993 Map of Rockford North
    1993 Rockford North
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley in the early nineties shows the northward expansion of Rockford into Loves Park. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Cedar Bluff Cemetery, the sprawling Rockford College campus, and the Chicago and North Western rail line.
  46. 1993 Map of South Beloit
    1993 Map of South Beloit
    1993 South Beloit
    1993 Print · USGS
    Near the state line in the early nineties, this area showcases the evolving riverfront communities of South Beloit and Rockton. Researchers can trace local institutions like the Floberg Home for Children and schools such as Hononegah High Sch.
  49. 2012 Map of Rockford North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Rockford North, 2012 Print
    2012 Rockford North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Owen Township, including Rockford, Loves Park, and other nearby areas
  52. 2012 Map of Shirland, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Shirland, 2012 Print
    2012 Shirland
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Owen Township, including Shirland, Harrison, and other nearby areas
  55. 2012 Map of South Beloit, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of South Beloit, 2012 Print
    2012 South Beloit
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Owen Township, including Beloit, Machesney Park, and other nearby areas
  58. 2012 Map of Winnebago, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Winnebago, 2012 Print
    2012 Winnebago
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Owen Township, including Rockford, Winnebago, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Winnebago, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Winnebago, 2015 Print
    2015 Winnebago
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Owen Township, including Rockford, Winnebago, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Rockford North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rockford North, 2015 Print
    2015 Rockford North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Owen Township, including Rockford, Loves Park, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of South Beloit, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of South Beloit, 2015 Print
    2015 South Beloit
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Owen Township, including Beloit, Machesney Park, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Shirland, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Shirland, 2015 Print
    2015 Shirland
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Owen Township, including Shirland, Harrison, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Rockford North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Rockford North, 2018 Print
    2018 Rockford North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Owen Township, including Rockford, Loves Park, and other nearby areas
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