1960s Maps of Thornton Township, Illinois

Explore 6 historic maps of Thornton Township 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 Thornton Township'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.
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Start exploring Thornton Township's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Thornton Township, IL maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 1963 Map of Blue Island, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Blue Island, 1965 Print
    1963 Blue Island
    1965 Print · USGS
    South of Chicago in the early sixties, these burgeoning suburbs grew around a massive network of rail lines and industrial canals. Researchers can trace the footprints of numerous parochial schools, family burial plots in Mt Olivet Cemetery, and landmarks like the Evergreen Plaza Shopping Center.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1963 Map of Harvey, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Harvey, 1965 Print
    1963 Harvey
    1965 Print · USGS
    South Chicago's suburban expansion is in full swing during the early sixties, as residential grids fill the spaces between historic rail lines. Genealogists can locate family sites at St Gabriel Cemetery or Mt Glenwood Cem, while tracing the growth of Harvey, Markham, and Flossmoor.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1965 Map of Lake Calumet, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Lake Calumet, 1966 Print
    1965 Lake Calumet
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast Chicago and the Indiana borderlands were a powerhouse of rail and industry in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace historic parish life and neighborhood growth through sites like Altgeld Gardens, Hegewisch, and the Chicago Vocational Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1968 Map of Calumet City, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Calumet City, 1970 Print
    1968 Calumet City
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Indiana borderlands reached a peak of industrial and suburban development in the late sixties. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Penn Central and find local landmarks like St Margarets Hospital and the Chicago-Hammond Airport.
    4 unique versions available

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