This beautifully detailed map of Alden, Illinois was created in 2026 using aerial imagery combined with modern topographical, census, street and landmark data. It's a modern aerial view of Alden in McHenry County, Illinois, that combines modern data with a vintage aesthetic. The roads feature printed names, and if you look closely you can find your exact house accurately shown in its correct location.
Explore an aerial view of Alden, Illinois
On this map you'll find Alden Road, Co Highway 1, and more. Each red shape is a building, so zoom in on the preview and look for yours.
Here is a piece of Alden history, in the words of the record. The History of McHenry County puts it this way: "Like many other townships, Alden took its name from its first post office. Originally, the post office was named Wedgewood, but on account of another in Illinois by the same name it was changed to Alden after Alden, N. Y., from which place several early settlers to this township had emigrated."
Alden is a community in McHenry County. The Census Bureau counted 113 people here in 2020.
Take a closer look at the Alden map
See it on a wall
The Alden map as a framed print. Swipe for more.
Created by KNOWOL in 2026. The buildings are small red shapes, the roads carry their printed names, and shaded relief shows the shape of the land. The title panel reads "AERIAL VIEW OF ALDEN, ILLINOIS" with 42°28' NORTH 88°31' WEST.
It suits a den, a classroom or a front hall, and it makes a gift for anyone with Alden roots. Open the preview and find the block you know. See sizes and frames for the Alden map.
