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1960s Maps of Wheeling Township, Illinois

Explore 8 historic maps of Wheeling 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 Wheeling 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.
  • 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.
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Start exploring Wheeling Township's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Wheeling Township, 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. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
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