Antique Wheeling, selling Illinois 1963 US Geological Survey Topographic Map – Cook County, Northfield, Riverwoods, Vernon, Libertyville, Shields IL
Beautiful, antique map of Wheeling, Illinois and surrounding Cook & Lake County areas. This is an authentic 1963 edition, 1964 print from the U.S. Geological Survey and NOT a computer reproduction.
See what Illinois looked like over 55 years ago. Lots of intricate details and geological contours. This map even has selling little squares for every house that existed at the time. The USGS cartographers were very thorough back then!
Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful and rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts.
Edition of 1963, printed 1964
Dimensions: 22" width x 27" height
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Features
Cities & Towns: Wheeling, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Aptakisic, Lincolnshire, Mettawa, Bannockburn, Prairie View, Vernon Hills, Indian Creek, Leithon, Mundelein, Lake Forest, Northfield, Riverwoods, Vernon, Libertyville, Shields.
Points of Interest: Cook County, Lake County, Des Plaines River, Chicago River, Lake Potawatomi, Indian Creek, Buffalo Creek and lots more hills, mountains, streams, ponds, lakes, rivers, schools, churches, houses, and roads.
Condition: Very Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in incredible shape for being over 55 years old. Has some light edge-wear and an old flattened fold-line, all of which will read as vintage character when framed.
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We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up and shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded.