historical topo map of Des Plaines, IL in 1901

1901 Map of Des Plaines

USGS Topo · Published 1901

This historical map portrays the area of Des Plaines in 1901, 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 1901, it is one of 5 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1901
Date Published1901
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 19.9 inches

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