1900s (20th Century) Maps of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

1. 1905 Map of Racine

   

   1905 Racine

   1905 Print · USGS

   Coastal Wisconsin at the turn of the century is defined by its industrial lakefront and a dense web of competing rail lines. Researchers can trace the early city footprints of Racine and Kenosha alongside rail junctions like Corliss and Ranney.

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4. 1906 Map of Waukegan, 1959 Print

   

   1906 Waukegan

   1959 Print · USGS

   Coastal Lake County thrives during the early twentieth century as a hub of military training and religious settlement along Lake Michigan. Researchers can trace the roots of local communities through landmarks like Zion City, the Great Lakes US Naval Training Station, and Mount Rest Cemetery.

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7. 1908 Map of Waukegan

   

   1908 Waukegan

   1908 Print · USGS

   Lake County and the Illinois-Wisconsin border are captured here in the early 1900s as coastal industry and inland farming thrived. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous crossroads like Rosecrans, early institutions like St. Marys Academy, and historic sites like Camp Logan.

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10. 1958 Map of Kenosha, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Kenosha

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan shoreline at Kenosha is shown here in the late 1950s during a period of significant urban expansion. Researchers can trace the three major rail lines, including the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee, and locate local landmarks like St Josephs Sch and St Casimirs Cem.

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13. 1958 Map of Pleasant Prairie, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Pleasant Prairie

    1960 Print · USGS

    Pleasant Prairie and the Des Plaines River valley are captured in the late fifties as rural life and aviation infrastructure intersected. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Wesley Ch, Star Harmony Sch, and the North Bristol Cem.

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16. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print

    

    1958 Racine

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the late fifties was a study in contrasts between the industrial bustle of Kenosha and the quiet woods of the Allegan State Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the urban footprint of Evanston or locate strategic sites like Fort Sheridan and the Wind Point Light.

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19. 1959 Map of Racine, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Racine

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan shoreline between Racine and Kenosha in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail lines and rural schools. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mound Cemetery or trace the early days of aviation at Sylvania Airport and the Kenosha Airport.

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22. 1960 Map of Zion, 1962 Print

    

    1960 Zion

    1962 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan coast at the turn of the 1960s shows the suburban and industrial expansion of Lake County. Local historians can trace the development of ZION and Winthrop Harbor, from the Jack Benny Jr High Sch to the grounds of Camp Logan and ILLINOIS BEACH STATE PARK.

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25. 1960 Map of Waukegan, 1962 Print

    

    1960 Waukegan

    1962 Print · USGS

    Coastal Lake County thrives in the early sixties as industrial centers and military installations expand along the lakefront. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Patricks Cem, trace the rail corridors of Rondout, or explore the grounds of St Marys of the Lake Seminary.

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28. 1960 Map of Wadsworth, 1962 Print

    

    1960 Wadsworth

    1962 Print · USGS

    Northeastern Illinois and the Wisconsin borderlands are captured here during the early years of the tollway era. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Mount Rest Cem or locate community centers like Newport Sch and York House Ch.

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31. 1962 Map of Racine

    

    1962 Racine

    1962 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the early sixties reveals a fascinating contrast between the dense industrial rail hubs of RACINE and CHICAGO and the forested dunes of Michigan. Local historians can trace military installations like Fort Sheridan or explore the numerous inland retreats around Paw Paw Lake and Sister Lakes.

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34. 1980 Map of Waukegan

    

    1980 Waukegan

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Illinois North Shore and Lake Michigan coastline appear at a point of high development in the early eighties. Trace the expansive grounds of the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Fort Sheridan, and historic Northwestern University.

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37. 1980 Map of Racine, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Racine

    1981 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan shoreline at the start of the 1980s reveals a bustling industrial corridor from Milwaukee to Kenosha. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Forest Home Cem or locate former rail stops along the C & N W and C M St P & P lines.

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40. 1993 Map of Wadsworth

    

    1993 Wadsworth

    1993 Print · USGS

    Lake County settlements and the Des Plaines riverfront are captured here in the early nineties as suburban expansion met rural township history. Researchers can trace family roots through St Patricks Cem, identify old school sites like Howe Sch, or locate vanished crossroads at Rosecrans and Fossland.

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43. 1993 Map of Zion

    

    1993 Zion

    1993 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan shoreline at the Wisconsin border is shown here in the early nineties, featuring the transition from industrial Waukegan to the protected dunes of Illinois Beach State Park. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Mount Olivet Memorial Park Cem and the Winthrop Harbor Station.

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