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1960s Maps of Cook County, Illinois

Explore 38 historic maps of Cook 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 Cook County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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

Cook County, IL maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Lake Zurich, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Lake Zurich, 1962 Print
    1960 Lake Zurich
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Lake County transitioned from rural farming to suburban communities during the early sixties. Genealogists and local researchers can locate family plots at Fairfield Cem or Cady Cem and trace old rail lines through Lake Zurich.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1960 Map of Lake Calumet, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Lake Calumet, 1962 Print
    1960 Lake Calumet
    1962 Print · USGS
    The industrial south side of Chicago and the Indiana borderlands meet in this early 1960s survey. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood evolution through parish schools like Our Lady of Hungary Sch, early housing at Altgeld Gardens, and the heavy rail lines of the Pennsylvania RR.
  7. 1960 Map of Barrington, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Barrington, 1962 Print
    1960 Barrington
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the emerging suburban corridors of Cook and Lake Counties are captured here at the dawn of the 1960s. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Evergreen Cem, St Ann Sch, and the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1960 Map of Calumet City, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Calumet City, 1962 Print
    1960 Calumet City
    1962 Print · USGS
    Greater Chicago's southeastern industrial corridor meets the Indiana state line in this early 1960s survey of burgeoning suburbs and rail hubs. Researchers can trace family roots at Holy Cross Cemetery, locate the old Chicago Hammond Airport, or study the rail network of the Grand Trunk and Monon lines.
  13. 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.
  16. 1961 Map of Streamwood, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Streamwood, 1962 Print
    1961 Streamwood
    1962 Print · USGS
    The developing suburbs of the Chicago fringe are seen here in the early sixties as townships like Hanover and Barrington evolve. Researchers can trace the legacy of local institutions like Mission Chapel, New Era Sch, and the Drive-in Theater.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1961 Map of Palatine, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Palatine, 1962 Print
    1961 Palatine
    1962 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Cook County undergoes a dramatic post-war transformation as suburban villages like Hoffman Estates and Rolling Meadows expand. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through St Michael Cemetery or locate the U S Military Reservation and the iconic Arlington Park Race Track.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1961 Map of Barrington, 1965 Print
    1961 Map of Barrington, 1965 Print
    1961 Barrington
    1965 Print · USGS
    The northwest Chicago suburbs were in the midst of a massive post-war building boom in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Hoffman Estates and Inverness, or locate landmarks like Arlington Park Racetrack and St Michael Cemetery.
  25. 1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Map of Racine
    1962 Racine
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the early sixties reveals a fascinating contrast between the dense industrial rail hubs of RACINE and CHICAGO and the forested dunes of Michigan. Local historians can trace military installations like Fort Sheridan or explore the numerous inland retreats around Paw Paw Lake and Sister Lakes.
  28. 1962 Map of West Chicago, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of West Chicago, 1963 Print
    1962 West Chicago
    1963 Print · USGS
    Mid-century DuPage County is captured here at a peak of rail activity, with five major lines crossing the prairies and developing towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Old Ontarioville Cemetery or locate landmarks like Wheaton College Academy and the Munger rail stop.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1962 Map of Romeoville, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Romeoville, 1963 Print
    1962 Romeoville
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Des Plaines Valley was undergoing significant suburban and industrial expansion in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the development of Romeoville and Lemont or locate local landmarks like Resurrection Cemetery and the Du Page Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1962 Map of Elgin, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Elgin, 1964 Print
    1962 Elgin
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley was undergoing rapid expansion in the early sixties as new highways met historic rail lines. Researchers can trace the footprints of institutional landmarks like Elgin State Hospital or locate family plots in Bluff City Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1962 Map of Dyer, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Dyer, 1964 Print
    1962 Dyer
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Indiana borderland comes alive in the early sixties as suburban growth from Sauk Village meets the rural crossroads of Lake County. Local historians can trace the paths of the Sauk Trail and find family-named landmarks like Katz Corner Sch and St Johns Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1962 Map of Lombard, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Lombard, 1964 Print
    1962 Lombard
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century DuPage County shows a landscape in transition from rural pockets to thriving suburbs connected by the Chicago Great Western railroad. Trace local roots through landmarks like Glenbard West High Sch, Mitchell Field, and St Pauls Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1962 Map of Elgin, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Elgin, 1965 Print
    1962 Elgin
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley and the expanding Chicago suburbs are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Washington Church Cemetery, the Elgin Academy, and the State Hospital Cemetery.
  46. 1962 Map of Arlington Heights, 1973 Print
    1962 Map of Arlington Heights, 1973 Print
    1962 Arlington Heights
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northwest Cook County undergoes significant suburban transformation in the early seventies as new developments connect established towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Arlington Heights and Des Plaines while locating landmarks like All Saints Cemetery or the Pal-Waukee Airport.
  49. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.
  52. 1963 Map of Sag Bridge, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Sag Bridge, 1964 Print
    1963 Sag Bridge
    1964 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, the Cook County landscape was a complex mix of industrial canals, dense forest preserves, and expanding suburbs. Trace the legacy of Lemont and Willow Springs alongside the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and historic Fairmount Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1963 Map of Arlington Heights, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Arlington Heights, 1964 Print
    1963 Arlington Heights
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Northwest Suburbs are captured here during a mid-century period of intense suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at ALL SAINTS CEMETERY or locate old neighborhood landmarks like Randhurst Shopping Center and St Patrick Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1963 Map of Highland Park, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Highland Park, 1964 Print
    1963 Highland Park
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Shore suburbs of Chicago are seen here in the early sixties, as residential growth rapidly filled the spaces between historic estates. Researchers can trace family roots at Mooney Cem or locate the sprawling grounds of Fort Sheridan and Lake Forest College.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1963 Map of Evanston, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Evanston, 1964 Print
    1963 Evanston
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Shore suburbs of Chicago thrive during the early sixties, showcasing a landscape of established lakeside communities and prestigious universities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Calvary Cemetery or the historic Indian Boundary Treaty Line.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1963 Map of Wheeling, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Wheeling, 1964 Print
    1963 Wheeling
    1964 Print · USGS
    Suburban expansion meets the Des Plaines river valley in the early sixties as communities like Wheeling and Lincolnshire began to modernize. Genealogists can trace family names at Knopf Cem or Shalom Memorial Park, and see the early layout of the Chicagoland Airport.
    5 unique versions available
  67. 1963 Map of Mokena, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Mokena, 1964 Print
    1963 Mokena
    1964 Print · USGS
    Will County in the early sixties shows the steady growth of rail-connected villages alongside deep-rooted rural communities. Trace the family names and legacy sites at Brooks Cem, follow the Rock Island Line, or locate long-standing schools like Schmuhl Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1963 Map of Elmhurst, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Elmhurst, 1964 Print
    1963 Elmhurst
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century suburban expansion across Cook and DuPage Counties is frozen in time just as the jet age transformed the region. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Mt Emblem Cemetery and old landmarks like Churchville or the Mater Dolorosa Seminary.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1963 Map of Hinsdale, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Hinsdale, 1964 Print
    1963 Hinsdale
    1964 Print · USGS
    The western Chicago suburbs are seen here in the early sixties, a time of booming residential growth and major tollway expansion. Researchers can trace historic institutions and burial grounds like Mt Carmel Cemetery, the Hinsdale Airport, and the St Joseph Military Academy.
    3 unique versions available
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