1960s Maps of Janesville, Wisconsin

Explore 8 historic maps of Janesville 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 Janesville's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Janesville, WI maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Fort Atkinson, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Fort Atkinson, 1963 Print
    1961 Fort Atkinson
    1963 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Rock Counties come alive in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by the vast Lake Koshkonong and busy rail corridors. Genealogists can locate family names at Lakeview Cem or trace rural education at the Koshkonong Sch and Burr Oak Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1961 Map of Shopiere, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Shopiere, 1964 Print
    1961 Shopiere
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeast Rock County comes to life in the early sixties, showing the vital rail junctions and agricultural townships surrounding Shopiere. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Mount Zion Cemetery, Bradford School, and the early Turtle Landing Field.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Janesville West, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Janesville West, 1964 Print
    1961 Janesville West
    1964 Print · USGS
    Janesville at the start of the sixties is a bustling rail and river hub, captured here just as modern suburbs began to reach into Rock County. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous schools like Frances E Willard Sch and landmarks such as Pinehurst Sanatorium.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Milton, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Milton, 1964 Print
    1961 Milton
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Rock County reveals a landscape where rail commerce and rural education defined the community. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local landmarks like Otter Creek Cemetery and schools such as North Milton School and Koshkonong School.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of Janesville East, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Janesville East, 1964 Print
    1961 Janesville East
    1964 Print · USGS
    Janesville and the surrounding Rock County townships show a vibrant mid-century mix of railroad industry and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Harmony Sch, find the Mount Zion Cem, and locate the old Drive-in Theater.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of Janesville, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Janesville, 1964 Print
    1962 Janesville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley flourished in the early sixties as industrial centers like Janesville and Beloit expanded. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through landmarks like Luther Valley Ch, Newark Cem, and the vanished schoolhouses of Plymouth township.

  7. 1962 Map of Beloit, 1972 Print
    1962 Map of Beloit, 1972 Print
    1962 Beloit
    1972 Print · USGS
    Beloit and its surrounding river valley were entering a period of suburban expansion in the 1960s and early 1970s. Researchers can trace neighborhood growth near Beloit College or locate family sites at Oakwood Cem and Garden Village.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Map of Rockford
    1963 Rockford
    1963 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial corridor along the Rock River is shown here during a period of rapid post-war growth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate local landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot and Holy Hill.

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