Old Maps of Pecatonica Township, Illinois for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Pecatonica Township with 31 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

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Pecatonica Township, IL maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1971 Map of Pecatonica, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Pecatonica, 1974 Print
    1971 Pecatonica
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farm country is documented here in the early seventies, centered on the river valley and the growing villages. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Brick School, Twelvemile Grove Cem, and the path of the Old Railroad Grade.

  8. 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.

  9. 1971 Map of Ridott, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Ridott, 1974 Print
    1971 Ridott
    1974 Print · USGS
    Stephens and Winnebago counties are captured here in the early 1970s, as the Pecatonica River valley remained a landscape of quiet agriculture and rail transport. Researchers can find numerous country landmarks like Brick School, Ridott Center Cem, and the settlement of Evarts.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 2012 Map of Ridott, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ridott, 2012 Print
    2012 Ridott
    2012 Print · USGS
    Stephenson County is shown here in the early 2010s, centered on the winding Pecatonica River and the village of Ridott. Researchers can trace old family footprints at Ridott Center Cem, Hunt Corners, and Woodruff Corners.

  13. 2012 Map of Pecatonica, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Pecatonica, 2012 Print
    2012 Pecatonica
    2012 Print · USGS
    Winnebago County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of river-bend settlements and fertile farmland north of the Pecatonica. Researchers can trace family history at Hulse Cemetery or locate landmarks like Trask Bridge and the Pecatonica Post Office.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 2015 Map of Ridott, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ridott, 2015 Print
    2015 Ridott
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Stephenson County countryside comes into focus in this modern era, centered on the Pecatonica River and the village of Ridott. Researchers can trace old rural junctions at Hunt Corners and Woodruff Corners or locate family plots in Ridott Center Cem.

  17. 2015 Map of Pecatonica, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Pecatonica, 2015 Print
    2015 Pecatonica
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Pecatonica River valley near the villages of Pecatonica and Winnebago is captured here during the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate significant burial grounds such as Twelvemile Grove Cem and local landmarks like Carlson RLA Airport.

  18. 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.

  19. 2015 Map of Durand, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Durand, 2015 Print
    2015 Durand
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands come into focus in this recent survey of the area surrounding Durand. Researchers can trace dozens of local landmarks, from numerous rural burial grounds like Bethel Church Cem and Laona Cem to the banks of the Pecatonica River.

  20. 2018 Map of Durand, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Durand, 2018 Print
    2018 Durand
    2018 Print · USGS
    Settled along the northern edge of Illinois, this area near the Wisconsin border centers on Durand and the surrounding township. Genealogists can trace local heritage through numerous burial sites like Laona Township Cem, Bethel Cem, and Saint Marys Cem.

  21. 2018 Map of Ridott, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ridott, 2018 Print
    2018 Ridott
    2018 Print · USGS
    Near the Stephenson and Winnebago county line, this 2018 survey documents the river-bottom landscape and agricultural crossroads of northern Illinois. Researchers can trace family history at Rosehill Cemetery or locate old community hubs like Woodruff Corners and Ridott Corners.

  22. 2018 Map of Davis, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Davis, 2018 Print
    2018 Davis
    2018 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Stephenson and Winnebago counties is captured in this modern survey, highlighting the established agricultural grid and small-town centers. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous burial sites like Frankenburger Cem and Irish Grove Cem or locate the community of Epplyanna.

  23. 2018 Map of Pecatonica, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Pecatonica, 2018 Print
    2018 Pecatonica
    2018 Print · USGS
    The village of Pecatonica and its surrounding river valley are captured here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family plots at Twelve Mile Grove Cem, cross the Pecatonica River at Trask Bridge, and locate the village center.

  24. 2021 Map of Davis, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Davis, 2021 Print
    2021 Davis
    2021 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois agriculture and aviation meet at the turn of the decade near the Winnebago County line. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous burial grounds like Irish Grove Cem and North Rock Run Cem, or locate local airstrips such as Ellis Airport.

  25. 2021 Map of Durand, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Durand, 2021 Print
    2021 Durand
    2021 Print · USGS
    The village of Durand and the surrounding Winnebago County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Local history researchers can locate numerous burial sites like Hanford Cem and Oakland Cem or trace the winding course of the Sugar River.

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