Old Maps of Seward Township, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

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Seward Township, IL maps

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  1. 1922 Map of Oregon, 1967 Print
    1922 Map of Oregon, 1967 Print
    1922 Oregon
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the start of the twenties reveals a landscape of thriving rail towns and numerous one-room schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Wessels School, Ebenezer Church, and early village sites like Adeline and Egan.

  2. 1924 Map of Oregon
    1924 Map of Oregon
    1924 Oregon
    1924 Print · USGS
    Ogle County's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenties, showing a network of river-valley settlements and busy rail lines. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like the German Valley PO and station, St Thomas Church, and Mount Morris.
    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. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  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. 1983 Map of Seward, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Seward, 1984 Print
    1983 Seward
    1984 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heartland of northern Illinois is captured here in the early eighties as Seward and Myrtle remained focused on their rural roots. Genealogists can locate St Thomas Cem, while historians can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.

  13. 1983 Map of German Valley, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of German Valley, 1984 Print
    1983 German Valley
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northwest Illinois farmland comes into focus in the early eighties as the rail lines of the Illinois Central Gulf and Milwaukee Road still define the local economy. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Silver Creek Reformed Ch, Egan Cem, and the small settlement of Lightsville.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 2012 Map of Seward, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Seward, 2012 Print
    2012 Seward
    2012 Print · USGS
    Ogle County and the outskirts of Byron are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a transition from town to farmland. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Middle Creek Cem and the quiet crossroads at Myrtle.

  17. 2012 Map of German Valley, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of German Valley, 2012 Print
    2012 German Valley
    2012 Print · USGS
    Ogle County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of dispersed farmsteads and quiet rural hamlets. Researchers can trace family sites near Adeline and Lightsville, or locate ancestors at the Ridott Christian Reformed Cem.

  18. 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.

  19. 2015 Map of German Valley, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of German Valley, 2015 Print
    2015 German Valley
    2015 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois farm country near the Ogle and Stephenson county lines is captured here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists can locate several family and community landmarks, such as Lightsville Cem, the North Grove Christian Cem, and the settlement of Adeline.

  20. 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.

  21. 2015 Map of Seward, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Seward, 2015 Print
    2015 Seward
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Winnebago and Ogle County line passes through this part of Illinois during the mid-2010s, showcasing the rural landscapes surrounding Seward and Byron. Genealogists can trace several local burial grounds including Middle Creek Cemetery and Saint Mary's Cemetery.

  22. 2018 Map of Seward, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Seward, 2018 Print
    2018 Seward
    2018 Print · USGS
    Winnebago and Ogle counties meet in this 2010s landscape defined by the agricultural settlements of Seward and Byron. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Middle Creek Cem or trace the winding paths of Grove Cr and Mill Cr.

  23. 2018 Map of German Valley, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of German Valley, 2018 Print
    2018 German Valley
    2018 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Ogle and Stephenson Counties are captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing a landscape shaped by the Leaf River and small prairie towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Silver Creek Cem, Egan Cem, and Adeline Cem.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

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