1960s Maps of Franklin Township, Illinois

Explore 5 historic maps of Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin Township's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Franklin Township, IL maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 1968 Map of Belvidere South, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Belvidere South, 1970 Print
    1968 Belvidere South
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Boone and De Kalb County line comes alive in this late 1960s record of rural Illinois agriculture and evolving transportation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Bloods Point Cem, locate the old Grange Hall, and follow the Illinois Central rail line through Herbert.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1968 Map of Kirkland, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Kirkland, 1970 Print
    1968 Kirkland
    1970 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County farmland is captured here in the late sixties, showing the active rail hubs of Kirkland and Kingston along the Kishwaukee River. Researchers can trace old family footprints at Maple Cem, locate the Mayfield Ch, or follow the Old RR Grade.

  4. 1968 Map of Fairdale, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Fairdale, 1970 Print
    1968 Fairdale
    1970 Print · USGS
    DeKalb and Ogle Counties are captured in the late sixties as an active agricultural and transport corridor. Local researchers can trace family names and landmarks like Hicks Mills Cem, the small settlement of Fairdale, and the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1968 Map of Cherry Valley, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Cherry Valley, 1970 Print
    1968 Cherry Valley
    1970 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois agriculture meets the growing industrial corridors of Winnebago and Boone counties in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes and landmarks like Arlington Memorial Park Cem, Flora Ch, and the rail stops at Irene or Perryville.
    3 unique versions available

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