1960s Maps of Franklin County, Illinois

Explore 15 historic maps of Franklin 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 Franklin 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.
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Start exploring Franklin County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Franklin County, IL maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Paducah
    1961 Map of Paducah
    1961 Paducah
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Cape Girardeau, Paducah, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Map of Belleville
    1962 Belleville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Belleville, O'Fallon, and other nearby areas

  3. 1963 Map of Pittsburg, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Pittsburg, 1964 Print
    1963 Pittsburg
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Pittsburg, Corinth, and other nearby areas

  4. 1963 Map of West Frankfort, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of West Frankfort, 1964 Print
    1963 West Frankfort
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including West Frankfort, Benton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1963 Map of Johnston City, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Johnston City, 1964 Print
    1963 Johnston City
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Marion, Herrin, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1963 Map of Akin, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Akin, 1964 Print
    1963 Akin
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Thompsonville, Akin, and other nearby areas

  7. 1963 Map of Thompsonville, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Thompsonville, 1964 Print
    1963 Thompsonville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Thompsonville, Hanaford, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Harco, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Harco, 1964 Print
    1963 Harco
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Galatia, Banklick, and other nearby areas

  9. 1963 Map of West Frankfort, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of West Frankfort, 1966 Print
    1963 West Frankfort
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Marion, Herrin, and other nearby areas

  10. 1963 Map of Galatia, 1966 Print
    1963 Map of Galatia, 1966 Print
    1963 Galatia
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Harrisburg, Galatia, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1964 Map of Paducah
    1964 Map of Paducah
    1964 Paducah
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Cape Girardeau, Paducah, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1968 Map of Christopher, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Christopher, 1969 Print
    1968 Christopher
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Christopher, Zeigler, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1968 Map of Elkville, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Elkville, 1969 Print
    1968 Elkville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Du Quoin, Elkville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1968 Map of Herrin, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Herrin, 1970 Print
    1968 Herrin
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Herrin, Carterville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1968 Map of De Soto, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of De Soto, 1970 Print
    1968 De Soto
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Carbondale, De Soto, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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