1900s (20th Century) Maps of Motor Heights, Rockford Township

Explore 8 historic maps of Motor Heights from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Motor Heights, Rockford Township maps

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  1. 1917 Map of Kings, 1969 Print
    1917 Map of Kings, 1969 Print
    1917 Kings
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois agriculture and rail lines meet south of Rockford during the early twentieth century. Genealogists can trace rural family roots through dozens of district schools like Black Walnut School and the rail junctions of Davis Junction and Holcomb.

  2. 1918 Map of Kings
    1918 Map of Kings
    1918 Kings
    1918 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley served as a massive military and rail hub during the First World War. Local historians can trace the early layout of Camp Grant and dozens of country schools like Killbuck School and Maple Corners School.
    3 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 Kishwaukee, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Kishwaukee, 1973 Print
    1971 Kishwaukee
    1973 Print · USGS
    Winnebago and Ogle Counties are captured here in the early seventies as the river valleys supported both industry and recreation. Genealogists and local historians can locate Winnebago Cemetery, rural schools like Oak Grove, and the Alworth settlement.

  8. 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

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