1962 Map of Plainfield

About this map

The Du Page River valley serves as the central axis for this early 1960s study of Will County, as urban expansion begins to press into traditional farmland. The Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railroad creates a prominent corridor through Plainfield, connecting the village to the industrial landscape of northern Joliet. The area is characterized by a significant number of extraction sites, particularly Gravel Pits clustered around Lake Plainfield and Lake Renwick, signaling the era's demand for construction materials. Cultural and civic landmarks are densely mapped, including the Joliet Municipal Airport and the Reformatory near the southern boundary. For those researching local heritage, the map documents several burial grounds such as St Marys Cem and the Hills of Rest Cemetery, alongside numerous educational institutions like Troy Sch and Richland Sch.