1950s Maps of Champaign, Illinois
Explore 7 historic maps of Champaign 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 Champaign'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 Champaign's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Champaign, IL maps
(7)- 1957 Map of Urbana, 1958 Print
1957 Urbana1958 Print · USGSCentral Illinois during the late fifties reveals the mid-century growth of the twin cities and their surrounding rail towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mt Olive Cem, Carley Ch, and the rural Locust Grove Sch.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Urbana, 1958 Print
1957 Urbana1958 Print · USGSThe twin cities of Champaign and Urbana are captured here in the late fifties, showing a dense network of university buildings, hospitals, and rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Mt Hope Cemetery, Silver Sch, and the village of Philo.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Rising, 1958 Print
1957 Rising1958 Print · USGSChampaign and its rural northern townships are shown here during the mid-century transition from family farming to suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks like Phillippe Cem, the tiny settlement of Rising, and early residential plats near Switzer Sch. - 1957 Map of Mahomet, 1958 Print
1957 Mahomet1958 Print · USGSChampaign and its rural neighbors are captured in the late fifties as the city expanded westward toward the Sangamon River. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Dunkard Cem, the St John Chi, and the University of Illinois Airport.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Bondville, 1958 Print
1957 Bondville1958 Print · USGSChampaign and its western neighbors are captured in the late 1950s as suburban expansion meets rural prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct landmarks like South Prairie School or the early layout of the University of Illinois Airport. - 1957 Map of Thomasboro, 1959 Print
1957 Thomasboro1959 Print · USGSChampaign County farming communities met mid-century growth in the years following the war, as the urban limits of Urbana and Champaign pushed northward. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Fiedler Sch, the Illini Airport, and several family cemeteries such as Yearsley Cem. - 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
1958 Peoria1969 Print · USGSCentral Illinois thrived as a hub of education and transport during the late sixties, as the new interstate system began to reshape the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Springdale Cem, Bradley University, and the sprawling grounds of Chanute AFB.4 unique versions available
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