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1965 Map of Springfield West

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Springfield West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The State Capitol and the historic downtown of Springfield anchor this mid-1960s survey, showing the Illinois state capital during a period of significant suburban expansion. The map details the urban core, including the Lincoln Home and the Post Office, while highlighting the growth of surrounding residential enclaves like Leland Grove, Jerome, and Southern View. The industrial and transport character of the city is defined by a dense network of rail lines, including the Baltimore and Ohio and the Gulf Mobile and Ohio, which converge near the city center.

North of the urban grid, the Sangamon River meanders through a landscape transitioning from the manicured grounds of Oak Ridge Cemetery and Camp Lincoln to the aeronautical operations at Capital Airport. This survey, photorevised in the early 1970s, documents the maturation of local institutions, from the Sacred Heart Academy to the extensive park system including Washington Park and Riverside Park, providing a clear view of the city's mid-century layout.