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1960s Maps of Bureau County, Illinois

Explore 7 historic maps of Bureau County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Bureau County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Bureau County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Bureau County, IL maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park.
  4. 1966 Map of Malden, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Malden, 1967 Print
    1966 Malden
    1967 Print · USGS
    Bureau County at the height of the mid-sixties reveals a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and small prairie villages. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named lands near Berean Cem, the village of Malden, and the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1966 Map of Princeton North, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Princeton North, 1968 Print
    1966 Princeton North
    1968 Print · USGS
    Bureau County transitioned into the late sixties as a thriving rail and agricultural hub centered on the city of Princeton. Researchers can locate numerous vanished landmarks and family burial sites like Stoner Cem, the local Covered Bridge, and the Old RR Grade.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1966 Map of Depue, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Depue, 1968 Print
    1966 Depue
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the 1960s was a critical junction of heavy industry and historical waterways. Trace the rail lines at Bureau Junction or locate family sites near Searl Ridge Cem and the Steel Plant.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1966 Map of Ladd, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Ladd, 1968 Print
    1966 Ladd
    1968 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, these Illinois prairie townships remained deeply marked by their coal mining and railroading roots. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint at Ladd, locate family plots at Miners Memorial Cem, or follow the path of the historic Plank Road.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1966 Map of Princeton South, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Princeton South, 1968 Print
    1966 Princeton South
    1968 Print · USGS
    The city of Princeton and the Bureau Creek valley are shown here in the mid-1960s, capturing a period of steady growth and industrial activity. Genealogists and local historians can trace school locations like Park High Sch or locate family plots at Oakland Cemetery and Greene Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1966 Map of Spring Valley, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Spring Valley, 1968 Print
    1966 Spring Valley
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the mid-sixties is a dense corridor of rail-and-river industry and established parish life. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Spring Valley and Granville through local sites like Sacred Heart Cem and Hopkins High Sch.
    2 unique versions available
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