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1900s (20th Century) Maps of DeKalb County, Indiana

Explore 35 historic maps of DeKalb County 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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DeKalb County, IN maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Bryan, 1942 Print
    1914 Map of Bryan, 1942 Print
    1914 Bryan
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio at the height of the steam era reveals a landscape of thriving rail towns and dense country school districts. Researchers can trace the original routes of the Wabash RR and Electric R R through Bryan and Hicksville, while locating vanished rural sites like Crazy School and Ziegler.
  4. 1939 Map of Hamilton
    1939 Map of Hamilton
    1939 Hamilton
    1939 Print · USGS
    Steuben and De Kalb counties are captured here in the late 1930s, documenting a landscape defined by glacial lakes and established farming townships. Researchers can trace rural life through the locations of Otsego Center Cem, South Scott Ch, and the shoreline developments of Hamilton Lake.
  7. 1940 Map of Metz
    1940 Map of Metz
    1940 Metz
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Ohio borderlands come into focus in the years before the war, showing a landscape of drainage ditches and family-named bridge crossings. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like Metz Cem, Bethel Ch, and the small settlement of Alvarado.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1942 Map of Ashley
    1942 Map of Ashley
    1942 Ashley
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Indiana's lake country is captured in the early 1940s, showing the vital rail junction where the WABASH and Central York New lines intersect. Genealogists can trace family roots at Hollister Cem, St Johns Ch, and the settlements of Ashley and Steubenville.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1942 Map of Stroh
    1942 Map of Stroh
    1942 Stroh
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana’s lake country is captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of small farming hamlets and lakeside landings. Researchers can trace family roots at Reed Cem or locate old community hubs like Salem Center and Helmer.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Bryan
    1943 Map of Bryan
    1943 Bryan
    1943 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio during the mid-century is captured here as a landscape of grid-roads, small hamlets, and heavy rail traffic. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Bethel Ch, Bratton Sch, and the hamlet of Farmer.
  19. 1948 Map of Hamilton
    1948 Map of Hamilton
    1948 Hamilton
    1948 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Indiana's glaciated landscape is revealed here in the late 1940s, centered on the growing community of Hamilton. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and landmarks like Otsego Center Cem, the Wabash rail line, and South Scott Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Fort Wayne
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana and its neighboring borderlands in Michigan and Ohio appear here during a peak era of rail and road expansion. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Nickel Plate Road and Wabash or locate lakeside landmarks like Lake Wawasee and Clear Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1955 Map of Corunna, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Corunna, 1957 Print
    1955 Corunna
    1957 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Noble Counties are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape shaped by glacial lakes and the reach of the Pennsylvania railroad. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Allen Chapel, the Township Sch, and the small settlement at Fairfield Center.
  28. 1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Fort Wayne
    1956 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the growing industrial hub of Fort Wayne. Researchers can trace the heavy rail lines of the New York Central and Pennsylvania alongside prominent water features like Lake Wawasee and the Maumee River.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Auburn, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Auburn, 1959 Print
    1957 Auburn
    1959 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County in the late fifties is a landscape defined by its vital rail junctions and organized farm townships. Genealogists can trace family names and sites across Auburn Junction, Roselawn Cem, and rural schoolhouses like Harrison Sch.
  34. 1957 Map of Waterloo, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Waterloo, 1959 Print
    1957 Waterloo
    1959 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County is captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and rural community centers. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the De Kalb County Home, St Michaels Ch, and the Tamarack Cem.
  37. 1957 Map of Garrett, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Garrett, 1959 Print
    1957 Garrett
    1959 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Noble County landscapes converge here in the late fifties, showcasing a robust railroad economy centered on Garrett. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family roots through landmarks like Bethlehem Ch, Fitch, and the Swan Cem.
  40. 1958 Map of Hicksville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Hicksville, 1959 Print
    1958 Hicksville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Ohio borderlands at the end of the 1950s showcase a landscape of river-bend settlements and cross-state rail traffic. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Wartenbe Cem and Evergreen Cem, or locate mid-century landmarks like the County Fairgrounds and Coburn Corners Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1958 Map of Butler West, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Butler West, 1959 Print
    1958 Butler West
    1959 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County’s rural rail and road network is caught in detail during the late fifties, centered on the junction at Butler. Researchers can trace old family names and local landmarks like Norris Chapel, Franklin Center Sch, and several cemeteries including Ridge Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1958 Map of Saint Joe, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Saint Joe, 1960 Print
    1958 Saint Joe
    1960 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County and northern Allen County are shown in the late fifties as the St. Joseph River valley maintained its rural character. Genealogists can locate family names at Cosper Cem and Watson Cem or trace the Baltimore and Ohio rail line through Saint Joe.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1958 Map of Butler East, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Butler East, 1960 Print
    1958 Butler East
    1960 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County and the Ohio borderlands are shown here in the late fifties, where the Principal Meridian separates two states. Researchers can locate community anchors like Stafford Center, Big Run Ch, and the old Jerusalem Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1959 Map of Stroh, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Stroh, 1960 Print
    1959 Stroh
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape defined by glacial waters where four counties meet. Genealogists and local historians can locate lakeside communities like Shady Nook and family-centered landmarks such as Weston Chapel Cem and Salem Center Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1959 Map of Hamilton, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Hamilton, 1961 Print
    1959 Hamilton
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana’s lake country is captured here during the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by glacial waters and rural townships. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Teegardin Cem, South Scott Ch, and the many parks lining Hamilton Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1959 Map of Ashley, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Ashley, 1961 Print
    1959 Ashley
    1961 Print · USGS
    Steuben and DeKalb counties come together in this late 1950s survey of the lake-studded landscape around the town of Ashley. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family landmarks like Matson Cem, Barker Ch, and the small settlement of Steubenville.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1961 Map of Edon, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Edon, 1963 Print
    1961 Edon
    1963 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, this tri-state border region centered on Edon highlights a landscape of river-fed farms and remote rural settlements. Researchers can locate historic landmarks like the Covered Bridge and family heritage sites such as Eddy Cem and Zion Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1973 Map of Waterloo, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Waterloo, 1974 Print
    1973 Waterloo
    1974 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County in the early seventies shows a landscape of busy rail corridors and quiet rural crossroads. Genealogists can locate several family landmarks and community centers, including Sedan, Cedar Lake Church, and the Tamerack Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1973 Map of Corunna, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Corunna, 1974 Print
    1973 Corunna
    1974 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Noble Counties are shown in the early seventies as a series of well-defined rural townships and small rail-side settlements. Local historians can trace the foundations of the community through the Corunna Cemetery, Allen Chapel, and the Penn Central line.
  70. 1973 Map of Garrett, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Garrett, 1974 Print
    1973 Garrett
    1974 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the industrial rail center of Garrett and its neighboring agricultural townships were defined by the Penn Central line. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Swan Cem and Embrey Cem, or locate landmarks such as Bethlehem Ch and the Old Railroad Grade near Altona.
  73. 1973 Map of Auburn, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Auburn, 1975 Print
    1973 Auburn
    1975 Print · USGS
    Auburn and the surrounding DeKalb County townships are captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a thriving hub of rail and agriculture. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Harrison Sch, Roselawn Cem, or the rural crossroads of Saint Johns and New Era.
    2 unique versions available
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