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1960s Maps of Sherman, Illinois

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

Sherman, IL maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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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