
These are direct links to historic maps online that are limited to a specific subject.
General reference maps can be found in the Historic maps section.
For entire collections, see also Sources and links
Geological maps of Chicago
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Chicago Loop quadrangle
showing landfill in light green |
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Lake Calumet quadrangle
showing lake before 1950s filling and port construction |
Complete portfolio of Chicago Area Geologic Maps
Chicago railroad maps
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Open Railway Map
Open Street Map, emphasizing railroads and rail transit |
Chicago transit map collection online at Illinois Railway Museum
Chicago transit maps from Chicago-L.org:
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1898 |
Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad
shown on a complete street map |
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1913 |
Chicago Elevated Railways system map
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1926 |
Chicago Rapid Transit system map
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1933 |
Chicago Rapid Transit system map
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1946 |
Chicago Rapid Transit system map
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1965 |
Chicago Transit Authority system map
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1975 |
Chicago Transit Authority system map
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1985 |
Chicago Transit Authority system map
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1995 |
Chicago Transit Authority system map
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