1900s (20th Century) Maps of Independence Hill, Merrillville

Explore 7 historic maps of Independence Hill 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Independence Hill's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Independence Hill's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Independence Hill, Merrillville maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Crown Point, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Crown Point, 1955 Print
    1953 Crown Point
    1955 Print · USGS
    Lake County is captured in the early fifties as a landscape of established rail hubs and emerging suburbs connected by the historic Lincoln Highway. Researchers can trace local roots at the Bail School, Maplewood Cemetery, and the old County Fairground.

  2. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1964 Print · USGS
    The southern Lake Michigan shoreline was rapidly modernizing in the mid-fifties, balancing heavy industry with its famous academic centers. Researchers can trace the footprints of Notre Dame University or locate vanished sites like the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant and Meigs Field.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Chicago
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland and southern Great Lakes shoreline are captured here during the peak of mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the massive Gary Steel Works, the grounds of the University of Notre Dame, and the early paths of the Tri-State Tollway.

  4. 1962 Map of Crown Point, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Crown Point, 1964 Print
    1962 Crown Point
    1964 Print · USGS
    Lake County enters a period of post-war growth as suburban subdivisions begin to fill the spaces between established rail lines and historic roads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Merrillville, locate the Maplewood Cemetery, and find early landmarks like the Crown Point Airfield.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1984 Map of Kankakee, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Kankakee, 1985 Print
    1984 Kankakee
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Indiana borderlands appear here in the early eighties as a landscape of river-centered towns and vast managed wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grounds of the Kankakee State Hospital, the campus of Olivet Nazarene College, and the sprawling Beaver Lake Wildlife Refuge.

  6. 1991 Map of Kankakee
    1991 Map of Kankakee
    1991 Kankakee
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Indiana borderlands come into focus during the early nineties, centered on the growing Kankakee valley and its sprawling drainage systems. Trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Wilton Railroad Grade, the Manteno State Hospital, and the historic Old Pioneer Cem.

  7. 1992 Map of Crown Point
    1992 Map of Crown Point
    1992 Crown Point
    1992 Print · USGS
    Crown Point and Merrillville are shown in a period of significant suburban growth during the early nineties. Researchers can locate long-standing landmarks like the Lake County Fairground, Calumet Park Cemetery, and the Southlake Speedway.

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