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1950s Maps of Marion County, Florida

Explore 20 historic maps of Marion County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Marion County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Marion County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Marion County, FL maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Romeo, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Romeo, 1955 Print
    1954 Romeo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Marion and Levy counties in the mid-1950s show a landscape of rail-dependent settlements and seasonal prairies. Genealogists and historians can trace families near Romeo or Hoyt, and locate the historic Zion Hill Cem and Zion Hill Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Tsala Apopka NE, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Tsala Apopka NE, 1955 Print
    1954 Tsala Apopka NE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Citrus County is defined here by the intricate wetlands and rail lines that once fueled the local economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Hernando and locate rural landmarks like Stokes Ferry and Twomile Prairie Lake.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Dunnellon, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Dunnellon, 1955 Print
    1954 Dunnellon
    1955 Print · USGS
    Dunnellon and the surrounding phosphate mining district come into sharp focus in the mid-1950s. Trace the rail-and-river history of the region through the Atlantic Coast Line, the Rockwell Cem, and the Dunnellon Airport (Abandoned).
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Cotton Plant, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Cotton Plant, 1955 Print
    1954 Cotton Plant
    1955 Print · USGS
    Marion County in the mid-fifties is a landscape of rural settlements and intersecting rail lines. Genealogists and historians can locate old churches and community centers like Mars Hill Ch, Cotton Plant, and the railway siding at Martel.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Dunnellon SE, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Dunnellon SE, 1955 Print
    1954 Dunnellon SE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Marion County in the mid-1950s reveals the interrupted dream of a trans-Florida waterway. Researchers can trace the path of the Proposed Gulf Atlantic Ship Canal (Abandoned) and locate landmarks like Cedar Grove Ch and the Dunnellon Airport (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Yankeetown SE, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Yankeetown SE, 1955 Print
    1954 Yankeetown SE
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Florida hammock country comes into focus in the mid-1950s as the Withlacoochee River flows through the convergence of three counties. You can trace the Atlantic Coast Line rail route and locate secluded landmarks like Lebanon Cem and Dog Ear Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Inverness, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Inverness, 1960 Print
    1954 Inverness
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Citrus County is defined by the intricate wetlands and island communities of the lake region. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Atlantic Coast Line through Hernando or locate the Dampier Cemetery and the Poor Farm Landing Field.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of Dunnellon, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Dunnellon, 1960 Print
    1954 Dunnellon
    1960 Print · USGS
    Dunnellon and rural Marion County appear in the mid-1950s as a landscape of phosphate mining, railroads, and fresh water springs. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Zion Hill Cem, Cotton Plant, and the Circle Square Ranch.
  25. 1954 Map of Gainesville, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Gainesville, 1965 Print
    1954 Gainesville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century North Central Florida comes into focus as a landscape of timber, rails, and river towns along the Gulf. Trace family roots in established centers like Gainesville or follow the path of the Suwannee River to the coastal docks of Cedar Key.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Daytona Beach, 1974 Print
    1954 Map of Daytona Beach, 1974 Print
    1954 Daytona Beach
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northeast Florida is captured in the mid-1950s, showing the transition from river-based commerce to coastal tourism. Researchers can trace the Florida East Coast rail lines and find historic sites like Castillo de San Marcos Nat Mon and Palatka.
  31. 1955 Map of Tidewater, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Tidewater, 1956 Print
    1955 Tidewater
    1956 Print · USGS
    Levy County's forested wetlands and rail corridors are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the settlement of Tidewater. Researchers can trace the Atlantic Coast Line railroad and locate rural landmarks like Sand Pond Cem and Tiger Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1955 Map of Plant City, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Plant City, 1966 Print
    1955 Plant City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Florida comes to life in this survey of the Nature Coast and the inland citrus and rail belt. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Atlantic Coast Line, locate the Anclote Keys Lighthouse, or find old communities like Masaryktown and Lacoochee.
    6 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Orlando, 1969 Print
    1955 Map of Orlando, 1969 Print
    1955 Orlando
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Florida was entering the space age in the mid-fifties, balancing its citrus heritage with new military and aerospace frontiers. You can trace early developments at Kennedy Space Center or locate interior settlements like Eatonville and Pine Castle.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1957 Map of Orlando
    1957 Map of Orlando
    1957 Orlando
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Marion County, including Orlando, Palm Bay, and other nearby areas
  43. 1958 Map of Orlando
    1958 Map of Orlando
    1958 Orlando
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Florida was a landscape of citrus, rail, and emerging aerospace technology during the late fifties. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Cape Canaveral and Patrick Air Force Base or locate inland citrus and rail hubs like Sanford and Lakeland.
  46. 1958 Map of Daytona Beach
    1958 Map of Daytona Beach
    1958 Daytona Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Florida coast and St. Johns River valley are captured in the late 1950s, showing a landscape defined by citrus-belt rail towns and Atlantic shorelines. Genealogists can trace family roots through riverside settlements like Palatka and Welaka or coastal hubs like Daytona Beach.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1958 Map of Plant City
    1958 Map of Plant City
    1958 Plant City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Florida's Gulf Coast and inland ridge country are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region before modern sprawl. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era towns like Richland and Trilby or locate coastal landmarks such as the Anclote Keys Lighthouse.
  52. 1958 Map of Gainesville
    1958 Map of Gainesville
    1958 Gainesville
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Central Florida’s rail and river networks are frozen in time just before the interstate era. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Atlantic Coast Line through Gainesville or locate coastal settlements like Steinhatchee and Cedar Key.
  55. 1959 Map of Plant City
    1959 Map of Plant City
    1959 Plant City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The West Florida coast and inland timberlands are captured here in the late fifties, from the bend of the Gulf to the rail hubs of the interior. Trace the paths of the Atlantic Coast Line through Inverness and find landmarks like the Anclote Keys Lighthouse.
  58. 1959 Map of Gainesville
    1959 Map of Gainesville
    1959 Gainesville
    1959 Print · USGS
    North Florida in the mid-fifties is seen here from the Gulf coast to the inland lakes, showing the rail-and-river network before modern highways dominated. Researchers can trace the paths of the Seaboard Air Line through towns like Chiefland and Micanopy, or explore the coastal inlets of Waccasassa Bay.
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