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1950s Maps of Polk County, Florida

Explore 44 historic maps of Polk 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 Polk County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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

Polk County, FL maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Mulberry
    1950 Map of Mulberry
    1950 Mulberry
    1950 Print · USGS
    The phosphate mining district around Mulberry is captured here at mid-century, showing a landscape defined by industry and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like Tancrede and locate rural landmarks such as Medulla Ch and Prairie Cem.
  4. 1950 Map of Bartow
    1950 Map of Bartow
    1950 Bartow
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Bartow and the central Florida phosphate district are seen here during a period of industrial expansion. Genealogists and researchers can locate old schools like Union Academy, rural churches like Macedonia Ch, and the sprawling Strip Mine Area that reshaped the local terrain.
  7. 1950 Map of Bradley Junction
    1950 Map of Bradley Junction
    1950 Bradley Junction
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Polk County is defined here by its massive phosphate industry and the tight-knit railroad towns that supported it. Trace the extensive rail network connecting Bradley Junction to mining hubs like Agricola and the company town of Brewster.
  10. 1952 Map of Homeland, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Homeland, 1953 Print
    1952 Homeland
    1953 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the landscape around Fort Meade and Homeland was defined by the transition from river-bottom wetlands to large-scale phosphate mining. Researchers can trace family history through Evergreen Cem and Hancock Cem, or follow the industrial growth at the Noralyn Mine and Pembroke landing field.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1952 Map of Lake Wales, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Lake Wales, 1953 Print
    1952 Lake Wales
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Florida ridge country comes into focus in the early fifties, showcasing a landscape of citrus groves and interconnected lakes. Trace the intersecting tracks of the Atlantic Coast Line and landmarks like Bok Tower and Roosevelt Sch.
    9 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of Lake Weohyakapka SE, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Lake Weohyakapka SE, 1953 Print
    1952 Lake Weohyakapka SE
    1953 Print · USGS
    Central Florida's lake country in the early fifties shows a landscape of wetlands and early transport corridors at the Polk and Osceola county line. Researchers can trace the path of an Old Railroad Grade or explore the shoreline of Brahma Island and Lake Kissimmee.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Lake Weohyakapka NE, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Lake Weohyakapka NE, 1953 Print
    1952 Lake Weohyakapka NE
    1953 Print · USGS
    Osceola and Polk counties appear here in the early fifties, showing the expansive wetland systems of the Florida interior. Researchers can trace the original shoreline and named features like Sturm Island, Brahma Island, and the winding Kissimmee River.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1952 Map of Fort Kissimmee NW, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Fort Kissimmee NW, 1953 Print
    1952 Fort Kissimmee NW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Central Florida's interior in the early fifties is captured here as a landscape of military range lands and winding river wetlands. Researchers can trace the original path of the Kissimmee River and explore named landmarks like Hard Luck Hammock and Ice Cream Slough.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Lake Arbuckle NE, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Lake Arbuckle NE, 1953 Print
    1952 Lake Arbuckle NE
    1953 Print · USGS
    Across the Polk and Highlands county line in the early fifties, this area was defined by the massive footprint of the Avon Park Air Force Base. Researchers can trace the Government Railroad and the engineering of the Rim Canal along Lake Arbuckle.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1952 Map of Babson Park, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Babson Park, 1953 Print
    1952 Babson Park
    1953 Print · USGS
    Polk County at mid-century reveals a landscape of citrus groves and interconnected lakes just as local infrastructure was expanding. Trace the routes of the Seaboard Air Line and find landmarks like Bethel Ch or the settlement at Frostproof.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1952 Map of Hesperides, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Hesperides, 1953 Print
    1952 Hesperides
    1953 Print · USGS
    Polk County at the start of the 1950s was a landscape defined by expansive lakes and the citrus-belt rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the St Anne Shrine and Beulah Ch or the rural stops at Alcoma and Hesperides.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1952 Map of Lake Arbuckle, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Lake Arbuckle, 1953 Print
    1952 Lake Arbuckle
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Florida interior during the early fifties reveals a landscape shaped by military expansion and natural hydrology. Genealogists and historians can trace the U S Government Railroad and the small settlement of Alpine near Lake Pythias.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1952 Map of Lake Weohyakapka, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Lake Weohyakapka, 1953 Print
    1952 Lake Weohyakapka
    1953 Print · USGS
    Polk County, Florida, in the early fifties shows a landscape of expansive wetlands and early rail transit. You can trace the path of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and explore the natural margins of Tiger Creek Hammock and Blue Jordan Swamp.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Frostproof, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Frostproof, 1954 Print
    1953 Frostproof
    1954 Print · USGS
    Frostproof and the surrounding Florida lake country are shown in the early fifties as the region's citrus and rail economy flourished. Researchers can trace the junction of the Seaboard Air Line and find rural landmarks like Maxcy Quarters and Corinth Ch.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1953 Map of Cypress Lake, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Cypress Lake, 1954 Print
    1953 Cypress Lake
    1954 Print · USGS
    Osceola and Polk counties meet in this mid-century survey of the Florida wetlands before extensive modern development altered the region's hydrology. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Ike Hammock, Johnson Island, and the early route of Canoe Creek Road.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1953 Map of Dundee, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Dundee, 1954 Print
    1953 Dundee
    1954 Print · USGS
    Haines City and Dundee sit at the heart of this early 1950s survey of Polk County's lake-studded landscape. Researchers can trace the Atlantic Coast Line railway as it connects local hubs near Lake Hamilton, Lake Ruth, and the Boy Scout Camp on the shores of Lake Marion.
    6 unique versions available
  49. 1953 Map of Lake Marian SW, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Lake Marian SW, 1954 Print
    1953 Lake Marian SW
    1954 Print · USGS
    Osceola and Polk Counties appear here in the early fifties, showing the wild wetlands at the head of the Kissimmee River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Godwin Hammock or follow the paths of Buttermilk Slough and Ice Cream Slough.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1953 Map of Lake Hatchineha, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Lake Hatchineha, 1954 Print
    1953 Lake Hatchineha
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Florida's wetlands and hammocks are captured in the early 1950s along the Osceola and Polk County line. Researchers can trace the natural shoreline of Lake Hatchineha and find local landmarks like Lyle Camp and Johnson Island.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1953 Map of Lake Tohopekaliga, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Lake Tohopekaliga, 1954 Print
    1953 Lake Tohopekaliga
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Florida interior near Lake Tohopekaliga was a landscape of expansive wetlands and scattered upland islands in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate Pleasant Hill Cem and trace the original reaches of Reedy Creek Swamp.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1953 Map of Intercession City, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Intercession City, 1955 Print
    1953 Intercession City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Celebration, Intercession City, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available
  61. 1953 Map of Davenport, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Davenport, 1955 Print
    1953 Davenport
    1955 Print · USGS
    Davenport and the surrounding Central Florida wetlands are captured here in the early fifties before the arrival of major theme parks. Genealogists and local historians can locate Little Zion Ch, trace the Atlantic Coast Line through Loughman, or explore the reaches of the Reedy Creek Swamp.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1955 Map of Eloise, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Eloise, 1956 Print
    1955 Eloise
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Florida's lake country is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of rail commerce and growing citrus-belt settlements. You can trace the early layout of Cypress Gardens or locate rural landmarks like Rifle Range Ch and Mule Island.
    6 unique versions available
  67. 1955 Map of Bowling Green, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Bowling Green, 1956 Print
    1955 Bowling Green
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Florida's phosphate district comes into focus during the mid-fifties as industrial mining expands between Fort Meade and Bowling Green. Researchers can trace family roots at Fort Meade Cem or locate rural landmarks like Mount Pisgah Ch and the Atlantic Coast Line rail corridor.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1955 Map of Nichols, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Nichols, 1956 Print
    1955 Nichols
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial and agricultural heart of the Hillsborough-Polk border comes alive in the mid-fifties, dominated by phosphate mining and rail transport. Researchers can trace the heritage of rural communities through Coronet, the Glover Sch, and Springhead Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1955 Map of Baird, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Baird, 1956 Print
    1955 Baird
    1956 Print · USGS
    Phosphate mining and rural prairie life intersect in this mid-century Florida interior. Genealogists and historians can locate the community at Brewster, trace the Seaboard Air Line, and find local landmarks like Welcome Ch and Pierce Lookout Tower.
    4 unique versions available
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