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Thornton, Illinois Map Art
A new map of Thornton, Illinois, made in 2026 and printed to order on thick archival matte paper.
12" x 18" Archival Matte Print
A Map of Home. A Work of Art.
Explore Thornton, Illinois from a whole new perspective. Created using aerial imagery and detailed geographic data, this map captures Thornton building by building, with labeled streets, familiar landmarks, and shaded topographical relief that highlights the natural contours of the landscape.
Combining modern data with the timeless character of a vintage atlas, this map is just as interesting up close as it is beautiful on the wall. Whether you grew up in Thornton, spent memorable years there, or call it home today, this unique map is a great way to celebrate a place that means something to you. Zoom in on the preview to look for your street, and then order a print to put your memories on the wall.
Three ways to hang it
Unframed archival matte, a black wood frame or a white wood frame.
Up close
Geography Worth Displaying
This map was created using accurate cartographic data and authoritative geographic sources, including the U.S. Geological Survey and the Census Bureau. The map brings together terrain, waterways, roads, and building detail. The majority of the streets are labeled, houses are accurately depicted, and the topography is derived from government sources. Combining local data with carefully composed color and shading leads to this beautifully detailed Thornton artwork for your wall.
Rather than simply showing street outlines, weβve included as many of the street names as we could reasonably fit on the map while keeping their names legible. Zoom in on the high resolution preview to see exactly whatβs on the map. We truly set out to create a statement piece for anyone who loves Thornton. So whether itβs for you, or a gift for someone you love, we hope this map of Thornton brings back fond memories.
Read the story behind this map of Thornton, Illinois from 2026.
About Thornton, Illinois
From the Historical Marker Database: "In the spring of 1934, Camp Thornton opened on this site as a home to young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). At first, the men slept in tents in grass and weeds three feet tall."
Find your street
Names on the Thornton map
Every name below is printed on this map. Look for your street, your school, the park where you played, or the pond down the road.
Places and landmarks2
- Thornton Village Hall
- Thornwood Park
Streets and roads72
- South Williams Street
- Armory Drive
- East Eleanor Street
- East Juliette Street
- West Juliette Street
- North Williams Street
- Williams Street
- Chicago Road
- West Armory Drive
- West Margaret Street
- East Margaret Street
- South Hunter Street
- Vincennes Road
- Vincennes Avenue
- Highland Avenue
- Indianwood Drive
- Ridge Road
- Derby Road
- Indiana Avenue
- South Indiana Avenue
- State Street
- Blackstone Street
- Arrowhead Drive
- North Kinzie Street
- 183rd Street
- Laura Lane
- Blackhawk Drive
- Forest Lane
- North Julian Street
- East Marion Street
Show all 72 streets
- Queens Lane
- Parnell Avenue
- Water Street
- Canal Street
- Hubbard Street
- North Hunter Street
- North Wolcott Street
- Arapaho Drive
- 171st Street
- Schwab Street
- South Schwab Street
- East Harriet Street
- Mallette Avenue
- 172nd Street
- Park Avenue
- Tahoe Street
- Chippewa Drive
- Sunnyside Avenue
- West Harriet Street
- Brownell Avenue
- West Marion Street
- Maple Lane
- Pawnee Drive
- Kinzie Place
- Mohawk Drive
- West Eleanor Street
- Cherry Lane
- South Wolcott Street
- South Kinzie Street
- Maria Street
- South Julian Street
- Westview Avenue
- Thorn Creek Road
- Leverett Street
- Apache Drive
- West 172nd Street
- Anne Court
- Dorie Court
- Francis Street
- Brownell Street
- North Kinzie Place
- Bonnie Court
Names are listed as they appear on the printed map. Zoom into the product photos to find them.
The art of mapping a place
How This Map Was Made
Real places. Remarkable detail. Discover the layers that turn geographic data into a map of home.
The view from above
Aerial imagery reveals the character of the land: woodland, open fields, and the patterns of a place.
The shape of the land
Elevation data brings hills, valleys, and subtle changes in the landscape into view.
The details of home
Roads, waterways, and building footprints come together to make the map feel unmistakably local.
Geography becomes art
Considered color, shading, and typography bring the layers together in a map made for your wall.
Process illustrated with Mendon, Massachusetts. Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP. Terrain: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Map details and finished artwork: KNOWOL.
The Details
About This Print
Choose an archival matte print, or a black or white Ayous wood frame. The archival matte print is unframed.
Select your size and finish above to see the matching product image and price.
Materials & Craftsmanship
A contemporary map with the character of a classic atlas, printed on archival matte paper. Optional frames are made from Ayous wood.
Your printed map does not include the watermark shown in the full-map preview.
Shipping & Delivery
Free shipping within the United States. Every print is made to order in the USA.
Buying a gift? Add a note in your cart and we'll include it. We never put prices in the package.
Prints ship within 2 to 3 business days. Allow 7 to 10 days total from ordering for delivery. Timing may vary during holidays or periods of high order volume.
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Returns and damaged prints
Each print is made to order. Change-of-mind refunds are not available after production.
If your print arrives damaged, misprinted or incorrect, contact support@knowol.com within 30 days of receiving it. Include your order number, photos and a description of the issue.
Read our full refund and replacement policy. For questions about your order, email support@knowol.com.
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