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1950s Maps of Alexander County, Illinois

Explore 10 historic maps of Alexander 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 Alexander 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 Alexander County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Alexander County, IL maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Map of Paducah
    1950 Paducah
    1950 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great midwestern rivers defines this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through the hubs of Paducah, Cairo, and Metropolis or locate family roots near the Wildcat Hills.
  4. 1952 Map of Wickliffe, 1964 Print
    1952 Map of Wickliffe, 1964 Print
    1952 Wickliffe
    1964 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers in the early fifties shows a bustling network of river commerce and rail lines. You can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like North Ballard Ch & Cem, Birds Point Sch, and the rail junction at Winford Junction.
  7. 1953 Map of Cairo, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Cairo, 1959 Print
    1953 Cairo
    1959 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by floodgates and rail lines. Researchers can trace the layout of Cairo, find family plots at Hazelwood Cem, or locate landmarks like the National Cemetery and Cairo Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Charleston
    1954 Map of Charleston
    1954 Charleston
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Missouri's river country is captured here during the mid-1950s, showing the complex drainage systems of the Bootheel. Researchers can locate dozens of rural landmarks like Bridges Ch & Sch, Maynard Cem, and the Missouri Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Map of Paducah
    1954 Paducah
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky intersect at the great river confluences during this mid-century era of rail and river industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots and commerce through river towns like Cairo, Metropolis, and Golconda, or along the tracks of the Illinois Central Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Cairo, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Cairo, 1955 Print
    1954 Cairo
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky side of the Ohio River in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape defined by the wetlands and sloughs of the BARLOW BOTTOMS. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the GULF CENTRAL MOBILE AND OHIO RAILROAD near East Cairo and the unique topography of Twin Mounds.
  19. 1955 Map of Thebes
    1955 Map of Thebes
    1955 Thebes
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Illinois riverfront near the confluence of the Mississippi and Cache rivers shows a landscape of timber and rail in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Richwood Cem, the junction at Thebes, and remote rural schoolhouses like Owensby Sch.
  22. 1955 Map of Wickliffe
    1955 Map of Wickliffe
    1955 Wickliffe
    1955 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great river systems at the Kentucky-Missouri-Illinois border is documented here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks and river landings like Norfolk Ldg, Thirty Four Corner Sch, and the Mississippi Ch & Cem.
  25. 1955 Map of Cairo
    1955 Map of Cairo
    1955 Cairo
    1955 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the great rivers at the southern tip of Illinois is captured here in the mid-1950s. Trace the vital rail hubs of Cairo, explore the grounds of the National Cemetery, and locate vanished rural schools like America Sch and Bryan Sch.
  28. 1956 Map of Dyersburg, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Dyersburg, 1960 Print
    1956 Dyersburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Four Rivers region comes alive in the mid-fifties, capturing the intricate borderlands of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river networks connecting Dyersburg, Caruthersville, and the shoreline of Reelfoot Lake.
    4 unique versions available
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