1960s Maps of Simpson, Illinois

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


Simpson, IL maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Paducah
    1961 Map of Paducah
    1961 Paducah
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Lower Ohio Valley at mid-century is a landscape defined by its great rivers and newly formed reservoirs. Researchers can trace the riverfronts of Paducah and Metropolis, or locate smaller settlements like Old Shawneetown and Cave in Rock along the banks.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1962 Map of Glendale, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Glendale, 1963 Print
    1962 Glendale
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois forest country in the early sixties was a landscape of remote ridges and rail-side settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Rock Springs Ch or the McShanahan Cem while rail fans follow the Illinois Central line.

  3. 1962 Map of Brownfield, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Brownfield, 1965 Print
    1962 Brownfield
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois at the peak of the mid-century era shows a landscape where the deep woods of the Shawnee National Forest meet the Ohio River. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side towns like Reevesville and discover dozens of family burial grounds, including Barger Cem and Nelson Cem.

  4. 1964 Map of Paducah
    1964 Map of Paducah
    1964 Paducah
    1964 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail corridor of Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky is captured here during the height of the mid-century industrial era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks across several counties, from the rail yards of Paducah to the waters of Crab Orchard Lake and Kentucky Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1966 Map of Bloomfield, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Bloomfield, 1967 Print
    1966 Bloomfield
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois during the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of forestry and rural infrastructure at the edge of the Shawnee National Forest. Researchers can trace old family lineages at Odd Fellows Cem and Whiteside Cem, or locate the Illinois State Prison (Vienna Branch) and local landmarks like Grantsburg Sch.
    3 unique versions available

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