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1960s Maps of Will County, Illinois

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

Will 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.
  4. 1962 Map of Joliet, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Joliet, 1963 Print
    1962 Joliet
    1963 Print · USGS
    Greater Joliet and Lockport are captured here in the early sixties, centered on the vital industrial corridor of the Des Plaines River. Researchers can trace the layouts of Stateville State Prison, the historic Illinois and Michigan Canal, and local neighborhoods like Lidice.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1962 Map of Plainfield, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Plainfield, 1963 Print
    1962 Plainfield
    1963 Print · USGS
    Will County during the early sixties shows the rapid transition from agrarian roots to suburban industrial hub. Genealogists and researchers can trace family sites at Caton Farm, multiple schools like Troy Sch, and several burial grounds including St Marys Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1962 Map of Normantown, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Normantown, 1963 Print
    1962 Normantown
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Illinois prairie near the Du Page and Will County line is shown here in the early sixties as it transitions from agriculture to industry. You can trace early settlement roots at Vermont Cem or locate former aviation sites like Matter Airport and Aero Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1962 Map of Romeoville, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Romeoville, 1963 Print
    1962 Romeoville
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Des Plaines Valley was undergoing significant suburban and industrial expansion in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the development of Romeoville and Lemont or locate local landmarks like Resurrection Cemetery and the Du Page Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1962 Map of Dyer, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Dyer, 1964 Print
    1962 Dyer
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Indiana borderland comes alive in the early sixties as suburban growth from Sauk Village meets the rural crossroads of Lake County. Local historians can trace the paths of the Sauk Trail and find family-named landmarks like Katz Corner Sch and St Johns Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1963 Map of Sag Bridge, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Sag Bridge, 1964 Print
    1963 Sag Bridge
    1964 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, the Cook County landscape was a complex mix of industrial canals, dense forest preserves, and expanding suburbs. Trace the legacy of Lemont and Willow Springs alongside the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and historic Fairmount Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1963 Map of Mokena, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Mokena, 1964 Print
    1963 Mokena
    1964 Print · USGS
    Will County in the early sixties shows the steady growth of rail-connected villages alongside deep-rooted rural communities. Trace the family names and legacy sites at Brooks Cem, follow the Rock Island Line, or locate long-standing schools like Schmuhl Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1963 Map of Tinley Park, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Tinley Park, 1964 Print
    1963 Tinley Park
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Cook and Will County borderlands undergo significant suburban transformation in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the legacy of local institutions and infrastructure, from the Tinley Park State Hospital and Prosperi Airport to the diagonal path of the Indian Boundary Treaty.
    4 unique versions available
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