1950s Maps of Auburn Gresham, Lake Township

Explore 4 historic maps of Auburn Gresham 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 Auburn Gresham'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 Auburn Gresham's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Auburn Gresham, Lake Township maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Blue Island, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Blue Island, 1956 Print
    1953 Blue Island
    1956 Print · USGS
    Blue Island and the southern Chicago suburbs are shown here in a period of significant postwar growth and heavy rail industrialization. Genealogists and local historians can trace the vast cemetery lands of Mt Greenwood Cemetery or find defunct landmarks like Howell Airport and the Rock Island RR lines.

  2. 1953 Map of Englewood, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Englewood, 1956 Print
    1953 Englewood
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Southwest Chicago reveals a landscape defined by heavy industry and deep-rooted neighborhoods during the post-war era. Researchers can trace the massive rail infrastructure of the Indiana Harbor Belt and find local landmarks like Marquette Park and the US Quartermaster Depot.

  3. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1964 Print · USGS
    The southern Lake Michigan shoreline was rapidly modernizing in the mid-fifties, balancing heavy industry with its famous academic centers. Researchers can trace the footprints of Notre Dame University or locate vanished sites like the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant and Meigs Field.
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  4. 1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Chicago
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland and southern Great Lakes shoreline are captured here during the peak of mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the massive Gary Steel Works, the grounds of the University of Notre Dame, and the early paths of the Tri-State Tollway.

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