1950s Maps of Rock Creek, Illinois

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


Rock Creek, 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.

  2. 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

  3. 1959 Map of Shawneetown, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Shawneetown, 1960 Print
    1959 Shawneetown
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois and western Kentucky meet along the Ohio River in the late 1950s, a period defined by river commerce and coal mining. Researchers can trace the dual centers of Old Shawneetown and New Shawneetown or locate family sites like Zion Ch and Saline Mines.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Saline Mines, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Saline Mines, 1960 Print
    1959 Saline Mines
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southern Illinois during the late fifties reveals a landscape shaped by river commerce and intensive mineral extraction. Researchers can trace dozens of family-named cemeteries and rural sites like the Hole Mine, Saline Landing, and Shewmaker Sch.
    3 unique versions available

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