1960 Map of Pekin

About this map

The Illinois River serves as the central artery for this industrial and agricultural corridor during the late 1950s and 1960s. The city of Pekin dominates the eastern bank, showing a dense street grid from Sheridan Rd down to South St, anchored by local landmarks like Mineral Spring Park and the Hospital. Across the river, the landscape shifts toward the bluffs of Hollis and Limestone, where Gravel Pits and older community centers like Orchard Mines and Tuscarora sit near the Chicago and North Western tracks.