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1960s Maps of Sangamon County, Illinois

Explore 9 historic maps of Sangamon 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 Sangamon 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 Sangamon County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Sangamon County, IL maps

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  1. 1961 Map of New City
    1961 Map of New City
    1961 New City
    1961 Print · USGS
    Sangamon County at the start of the 1960s reveals a landscape balancing suburban growth near Southlawn with the rural traditions of Cotton Hill. Researchers can locate historic family sites like Brunk Cem, the village of New City, and the Baltimore and Ohio rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  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. 1961 Map of Chatham, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Chatham, 1962 Print
    1961 Chatham
    1962 Print · USGS
    In the early sixties, the area south of Springfield was a network of emerging suburbs and vital rail corridors centered around Chatham. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Stout Cem, local education at Glenwood Sch, and a rare Covered Bridge over Sugar Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1964 Map of Pawnee, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Pawnee, 1966 Print
    1964 Pawnee
    1966 Print · USGS
    Pawnee and the surrounding Illinois prairie are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by the Chicago and Illinois Midland rail line. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Claypit and Mine, or locate rural landmarks like Zenobia Ch and Horse Creek Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1965 Map of Divernon, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Divernon, 1966 Print
    1965 Divernon
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois prairie life and rail transport thrive in this mid-sixties survey of Sangamon County. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at Wimmer Cem or locate the rural junctions of Cimic and Pawnee Junction along the rail lines.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1965 Map of Springfield West, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Springfield West, 1966 Print
    1965 Springfield West
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Springfield is shown here as a bustling state capital and rail center during a period of significant suburban expansion. Researchers can pinpoint Lincolns Tomb, trace the many rail lines like the Illinois Terminal, and find dozens of local landmarks from the Illini Country Club to Oak Ridge Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1965 Map of Springfield East, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Springfield East, 1966 Print
    1965 Springfield East
    1966 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of Springfield and the Sangamon River valley are captured here in the mid-1960s during a period of infrastructure growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations at Camp Butler Cem, find the rural Bissell Cem, or locate the historic St Johns Sanitarium.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 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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