Old Maps of Shirland, Shirland Township for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Shirland. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Shirland.
Shirland, Shirland Township maps
(13)- 1918 Map of Rockford1918 Rockford1918 Print · USGSWinnebago 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
- 1938 Map of Rockford, 1954 Print1938 Rockford1954 Print · USGSWinnebago 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
- 1954 Map of Rockford1954 Rockford1954 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1955 Map of Rockford1955 Rockford1955 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print1958 Rockford1974 Print · USGSNorthern 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
- 1963 Map of Rockford1963 Rockford1963 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1971 Map of Shirland, 1973 Print1971 Shirland1973 Print · USGSWinnebago 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
- 1981 Map of Rockford1981 Rockford1981 Print · USGSNorthern 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
- 2012 Map of Shirland, 2012 Print2012 Shirland2012 Print · USGSCovers Shirland, including Harrison, Avon, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Shirland, 2015 Print2015 Shirland2015 Print · USGSCovers Shirland, including Harrison, Avon, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Shirland, 2018 Print2018 Shirland2018 Print · USGSCovers Shirland, including Harrison, Avon, and other nearby areas
- 2021 Map of Shirland, 2021 Print2021 Shirland2021 Print · USGSCovers Shirland, including Harrison, Avon, and other nearby areas
- 2024 Map of Shirland, 2024 Print2024 Shirland2024 Print · USGSThe Illinois-Wisconsin border country comes alive in this survey of the river valleys north of Rockford. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks at Shirland Cem, Harrison Cem, and the small aviation strips like Severson Airport along the Pecatonica River.
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