1960s Maps of Menard County, Illinois

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


Menard 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.

  2. 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

  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 Athens, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Athens, 1967 Print
    1966 Athens
    1967 Print · USGS
    North of Springfield in the mid-1960s, this area shows the rail junctions of Athens and Cantrall during a period of steady rural growth. Researchers can trace family history at Brittin Cem or locate the former Barr Station and the Sangamon River oxbows.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1966 Map of Williamsville, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Williamsville, 1967 Print
    1966 Williamsville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois farmland in the mid-sixties shows a landscape defined by rail corridors and creek bottoms. Trace family sites near Williamsville and Sherman, including several old burial grounds like Wolf Creek Cem and Stewart Cem.
    3 unique versions available

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