1950s Maps of Adams County, Illinois

Explore 6 historic maps of Adams 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 Adams 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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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


Adams County, IL maps

(6)
  1. 1950 Map of La Grange, 1959 Print
    1950 Map of La Grange, 1959 Print
    1950 La Grange
    1959 Print · USGS
    Lewis County river towns and rural townships thrive along the Mississippi in the early fifties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Pink Prairie Sch and the Marks Memorial Cem near La Grange.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Canton, 1967 Print
    1950 Map of Canton, 1967 Print
    1950 Canton
    1967 Print · USGS
    Missouri river life at mid-century centered on the busy transit hub of Canton and its surrounding rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Culver-Stockton College, the Canton Ferry, and numerous country schools from Hardin Sch to Melrose Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Canton
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Illinois river border comes alive in the early fifties, showing the riverside economy of Canton and its connection to Meyer. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous country schools like Hazel Grove Sch and churches such as Shiloh Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of La Grange
    1951 Map of La Grange
    1951 La Grange
    1951 Print · USGS
    Lewis County's riverfront and rolling uplands are captured here in the early 1950s as rail and river commerce centered on Canton and La Grange. Genealogists and researchers can trace numerous rural landmarks, from Wyaconda Ch to a high density of country schools like Sunnyside Sch and Porter Sch.

  5. 1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Quincy, 1967 Print
    1956 Quincy
    1967 Print · USGS
    The river and rail corridors of the Illinois-Missouri border are documented here during the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace historic river landings and regional transit hubs from Quincy and Hannibal to smaller settlements like Meredosia and Roodhouse.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Mississippi River and major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Keokuk or locate the sprawling Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available

End of results
Showing maps 1-6 of 6

Top cities of Adams County

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Adams County?
  • What is the oldest map of Adams County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Adams County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Adams County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Adams County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Adams County?
  • Where are historical maps of Adams County sourced from?