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1960s Maps of Fayette County, Illinois

Explore 4 historic maps of Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Fayette County, IL maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Map of Decatur
    1961 Decatur
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail lines and prairie commerce centered on the state capital. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate connections between Springfield, Decatur, and dozens of smaller settlements like Nokomis and Arcola.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Belleville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois in the late fifties reveals a landscape of industrial growth and ancient landmarks before the full expansion of the interstate system. Genealogists can trace family names and rural post offices near Centralia, Salem, and the historic Monks Mound.
  7. 1969 Map of Boulder, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Boulder, 1971 Print
    1969 Boulder
    1971 Print · USGS
    Clinton County and the surrounding river bottoms are captured here in the late sixties as the newly formed Carlyle Reservoir altered the landscape. Genealogists can trace numerous family burial sites like Old Carter Cem and Hawkins Cem near the oil derricks of the Patoka Field.
  10. 1969 Map of Keyesport, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Keyesport, 1971 Print
    1969 Keyesport
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Kaskaskia River valley in the late sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the new reservoir and recreational growth. Genealogists and local historians can locate McKendree Cem, trace the Burlington Northern line, and see the Keyesport Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
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