historical topo map of Des Plaines, IL in 1900

1900 Map of Des Plaines

USGS Topo · Published 1900

This historical map portrays the area of Des Plaines in 1900, primarily covering Cook County as well as portions of DuPage County and Will County. Featuring a scale of 1:62500, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Des Plaines region at the time. Published in 1900, it is the sole known edition of this map.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1900
Date Published1900
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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