1950s Maps of Morris, Illinois

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


Morris, IL maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Morris, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Morris, 1955 Print
    1953 Morris
    1955 Print · USGS
    Morris and the surrounding Grundy County river lands were thriving in the early fifties as industry and transit intersected along the Illinois River. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school locations like Stein Sch and Haymond Sch, or locate family sites near Zion Ch and the Evergreen Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Lisbon, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Lisbon, 1955 Print
    1953 Lisbon
    1955 Print · USGS
    Kendall and Grundy Counties were still defined by their rural character and rail-linked industry in the early fifties. Genealogists can locate several family-named landmarks and country schools including Porter Sch, Cryder Cem, and the Gore Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Morris, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Morris, 1960 Print
    1954 Morris
    1960 Print · USGS
    Grundy County in the mid-fifties is a landscape of industrial transition, where coal mining and river navigation drive local growth. Researchers can trace the extensive Strip Mine works around Coal City or locate family roots at Evergreen Cem and Sulphur Springs Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois in the late fifties shows a landscape of powerful river industry and expanding transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Aurora and Joliet or locate sites like the Elwood Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock.
    3 unique versions available

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