1965 Map of Springfield West

About this map

Springfield's mid-century expansion and urban layout are recorded here, anchored by the State Capitol and the historic grounds of Oak Ridge Cemetery, where the Lincoln Tomb stands. The map reveals the intricate neighborhood developments of the 1960s and 1970s, including Leland Grove, Jerome, and Southern View. Beyond the city center, the landscape transitions into the rolling terrain near the Sangamon River and the industrial corridors defined by the Illinois Central Gulf and Baltimore and Ohio railroads.