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1950s Maps of Calhoun County, Illinois

Explore 8 historic maps of Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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.
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Start exploring Calhoun County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Calhoun County, IL maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Pearl, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Pearl, 1956 Print
    1950 Pearl
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of river-bottom farms and bluff-side settlements. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Farmers Ridge Ch, Miller Cem, and Robley Sch.
  4. 1954 Map of Kampville, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Kampville, 1959 Print
    1954 Kampville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century St. Charles County reveals a riverfront landscape defined by the convergence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Researchers can trace historic river landings and family landmarks like Kampville Sch, the Golden Eagle Ferry, and the Methodist Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Winfield, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Winfield, 1959 Print
    1954 Winfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Mississippi and Cuivre Rivers is captured in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by levees and rail. Trace family roots at Hayden Sch or Winfield, and locate old river landings like Beech Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Brussels, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Brussels, 1959 Print
    1954 Brussels
    1959 Print · USGS
    The peninsula of Calhoun County in the mid-1950s is defined by its position between the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace old river life through Brussels, rural schools like Fruitland Sch, and sites like Lone Tree Indian Mound.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Grafton, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Grafton, 1959 Print
    1954 Grafton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by dramatic bluffs and low-lying chutes. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Scenic Hill Cem and old country schoolhouses such as Pleasant Union Sch and Lake View Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Brussels, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Brussels, 1960 Print
    1954 Brussels
    1960 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape shaped by river transport and rail. Trace the routes of the Wabash Railroad or find family history at All Saints Village and Dardenne Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of St. Charles, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of St. Charles, 1960 Print
    1954 St. Charles
    1960 Print · USGS
    The river confluence near St. Louis during the mid-fifties reveals a landscape balancing traditional river life with rapid suburban and aviation growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like St Stanislaus Seminary Cem, Portage Des Sioux, and the campus of Principia College.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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
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