1940 Map of Elgin, 1957 Print

1940 Map of Elgin

USGS Topo · Published 1957

This historical map portrays the area of Elgin in 1940, primarily covering Kane County as well as portions of Cook County and McHenry 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 Elgin region at the time. Published in 1957, it is the sole known edition of this map.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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


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