1961 Map of Chatham

About this map

Lake Springfield dominates the northeastern landscape of this mid-century survey, its expansive waters serving as a focal point for recreation and development south of the state capital. The map highlights the recreational importance of the shoreline, which hosted the YMCA Camp, Boy Scout Camp, and Girl Scout Camp, alongside the Cotton Hill Park. The village of Chatham sits at a critical junction of transportation, where the Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad corridor runs parallel to Illinois 4.