Antique Aurora, Illinois 1961 selling US Geological Survey Topographic Map – Joliet, Downers Grove, Naperville, Lombard, St Charles, Streator, IL
Beautiful, antique map of Aurora, Illinois and surrounding areas. This is an authentic 1961 edition, 1961 print from the U.S. Geological Survey and NOT a computer reproduction.
See what Illinois looked like over 60 years ago. Lots of intricate details and geological contours. Map is incredibly large and in the grand 1:250,000 scale. Lots of intricate details and geological contours. 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 1961, printed 1961
Dimensions: 32" width x 22 1/2" height
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Features
Cities & Towns: Aurora, Oswego, Batavia, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, selling Warrenville, Lisle, Lemont, Romeoville, Lockport, South Lockport, Ridgewood, Ingalls Park, Wilmington, Braidwood, Coal City, Dwight, South Streator, La Salle, Seneca, Marseilles, Morris, Crest Hill, Sycamore, De Kalb, Rochelle, Dixon, Swissville, Sterling, Rock Falls, Polo, Milledgeville, Morrison, Prophetstown, Walnut, Kewanee, Toulon, Wyoming, Lacon, Henry, Depue, Spring Valley, Oglesby, Mendota, Earlville, Sandwich, Plano.
Points of Interest: Illinois River, Rock River, Fox River, Green River, Des Plaines River, Kankake River, Vermillion River, Green River Wildlife Area, Lake Holiday, Lake Plano, Crookedley Creek and lots more hills, mountains, lakes, rivers, creeks, roads, highways and railroads.
Condition: Very Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great shape for being over 60 years old. Has light edge-wear, 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.