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1950s Maps of Knox County, Illinois

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

Knox County, IL maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Nekoma, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Nekoma, 1957 Print
    1953 Nekoma
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Nekoma, Henry County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Woodhull, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Woodhull, 1957 Print
    1953 Woodhull
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Woodhull, Henry County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of New Windsor, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of New Windsor, 1957 Print
    1953 New Windsor
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Alpha, Griffin, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Galva, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Galva, 1957 Print
    1953 Galva
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Galva, Bishop Hill, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Galesburg, Burlington, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Davenport
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Aurora, Joliet, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Peoria
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Knox County, including Peoria, Champaign, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
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