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1965 Map of Springfield East

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Springfield East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Sangamon River and its South Fork anchor this 1965 survey of the eastern Springfield periphery, capturing a landscape of institutional history and mid-century growth. The map highlights significant regional landmarks including St Johns Sanitarium and the sprawling grounds of Camp Butler. Near the riverbanks, heavy industry is represented by numerous Claypits, while the burgeoning suburban character of the era is evident in neighborhoods like Arlington Heights, Grandview, and Southlawn.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local identifiers, from rural burial grounds like Bissell Cem and Ladysmith Cem to parochial and public institutions such as St James Sch and Withrow Sch. The infrastructure of the period is well-documented, featuring the Illinois Terminal railroad and the U S Naval Training Sta at the edge of Lake Springfield. This document serves as a clear record of the area before modern commercial expansion altered the character of the interchanges at Clear Lake Ave and Sangamon Ave.