A city plan from 1903 of Chicago and vicinity showing the city limits, major streets, neighboring cities and towns, the western drainage canal, parks, Union stock yards, major landmarks, and the shoreline of Lake Michigan.

A map from 1891 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

A map from 1906 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

A map from 1909 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

A map from 1919 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

A map from 1922 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

A map from 1892 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

A map from 1901 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

A map from 1920 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

A map from 1902 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. An inset map shows the vicinity of Chicago.

A map from 1920 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. A grid reference in the...

A map from 1912 of Illinois showing the State capital of Springfield, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, lakes and rivers. An inset map shows the vicinity of Chicago. A grid reference in the margins of...

A city plan from 1901 of Chicago and vicinity showing the city limits, major streets, neighboring cities and towns, the Illinois and Michigan canal, parks, stock yards, and the shoreline of Lake Michigan.

A map from 1901 of Chicago and vicinity showing the city limits, major streets, neighboring cities and towns, major landmarks, the drainage canal, stock yards, parks, Lake Calumet, rivers, and the shoreline of Lake Michigan.

A map from 1920 of India, showing the political divisions and country boundaries at the time. India was officially British Raj, made up of British controlled provinces and dependent Native States or Princely states (Hyderabad, Mysore,...

A map from 1920 of India, showing the political divisions and country boundaries at the time. India was officially British Raj, made up of British controlled provinces and dependent Native States or Princely states (Hyderabad, Mysore,...

A map from 1920 of the environs around the city of Madras, India. The map shows the urban area of the city at the time, railroads, the Buckingham Canal, the city harbor, Fort St. George, neighboring cities and towns, lakes, and rivers of...

A map from 1912 of the area around Calcutta (Kolkata) from the city of Hooghly in the north to the southern reaches of the River Hooghly below Mayapur. Calcutta was at one time India's largest city and the British-made capital...

A map from 1919 of Indiana showing the State capital at Indianapolis, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, canals, and rivers.

A city plan of Babylon in the Chaldean Age or Neo-Babylonian Empire, at the time of Nebuchadnezzar II (605-562 BC). The plan shows the city walls, canals, roads, the Euphrates River, the Palace of Nebuchadnezzar, and the Ishtar Gate.

A map of Dublin, Ireland, in 1920, showing major streets and roads, canals, railways, city boundary, and neighboring towns. The map shows historical landmarks, contour-colored detail of water depth in Dublin Bay, the harbor walls...

A map of Ireland in 1920 showing major cities, ports, railroads, canals, steamship routes and historic battlefields.

A map of Ireland in 1914 showing major cities, ports, railroads, canals, rivers, and coastal features. This map has a reference key to the Irish counties, cities, and towns.

A map of Ireland in 1920 showing major cities, ports, railroads, canals, steamship routes and historic battlefields. This map has a reference key to the Irish counties, cities, and towns.