1960s Maps of LaSalle County, Illinois

Explore 7 historic maps of LaSalle 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 LaSalle 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.
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Start exploring LaSalle County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


LaSalle County, IL maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park.

  2. 1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Map of Peoria
    1961 Peoria
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived at the intersection of river trade and rail power during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail networks of the Illinois Central and Wabash, alongside landmarks like Chanute AFB and Weldon Springs State Park.

  3. 1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Map of Peoria
    1963 Peoria
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived as a rail and highway crossroads during the early sixties, centered on the bustling Illinois River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century layout of Peoria, locate the grounds of Chanute Air Force Base, and follow historic lines like the Toledo Peoria and Western Railway.

  4. 1966 Map of Ladd, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Ladd, 1968 Print
    1966 Ladd
    1968 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, these Illinois prairie townships remained deeply marked by their coal mining and railroading roots. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint at Ladd, locate family plots at Miners Memorial Cem, or follow the path of the historic Plank Road.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1966 Map of Troy Grove, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Troy Grove, 1968 Print
    1966 Troy Grove
    1968 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-1960s, centered on the river valley and rail corridors. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Crain Cem, the Dimmick Sch, and the industrial Sandpits around Troy Grove.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1966 Map of La Salle, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of La Salle, 1968 Print
    1966 La Salle
    1968 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Illinois and Vermilion Rivers thrived during the 1960s, anchored by the hubs of La Salle and Peru. Genealogists and historians can locate landmarks like St Vincent Cemetery, St Marys Hospital, and the rail networks serving Oglesby and Cedar Point.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1966 Map of Spring Valley, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Spring Valley, 1968 Print
    1966 Spring Valley
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the mid-sixties is a dense corridor of rail-and-river industry and established parish life. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Spring Valley and Granville through local sites like Sacred Heart Cem and Hopkins High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

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