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1960s Maps of Macon County, Illinois

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

Macon County, IL maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 1967 Map of Long Creek, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Long Creek, 1968 Print
    1967 Long Creek
    1968 Print · USGS
    Macon County transitioned from heavy rail-and-river industry to suburban growth in the late sixties. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at Ridge Cem, follow the Baltimore and Ohio tracks, or locate old schools like Salem Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1967 Map of Argenta, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Argenta, 1968 Print
    1967 Argenta
    1968 Print · USGS
    Macon County's rural heartland is captured here in the late sixties, where the Sangamon River flows toward the expanding shoreline of Lake Decatur. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks including the Oakley Brick Ch, Berry Sch, and the Friends Creek Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1967 Map of Decatur, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Decatur, 1968 Print
    1967 Decatur
    1968 Print · USGS
    Decatur is shown at its mid-century industrial peak, dominated by a complex network of railroads and the rising waters of Lake Decatur. Researchers can locate specific sites from Millikin University to family plots in Graceland Cemetery and Greenwood Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1967 Map of Forsyth, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Forsyth, 1968 Print
    1967 Forsyth
    1968 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Decatur area are documented here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Forsyth and Larkdale alongside landmarks like Boiling Springs Cem and the County Fairground.
    2 unique versions available
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