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1950s Maps of LaSalle County, Illinois

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

LaSalle County, IL maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Sandwich
    1950 Map of Sandwich
    1950 Sandwich
    1950 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois prairie and river valleys come alive in the mid-century, following the rail lines of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy. Trace family roots at the Sandwich Fair Grounds or local landmarks like Maramech Hill and State Boys Training School.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Earlville, 1952 Print
    1951 Earlville
    1952 Print · USGS
    The rural crossroads of north-central Illinois come to life in this early fifties survey of the area surrounding Earlville and Leland. Genealogists can trace family ties at the Baker Cem or St Clara Cem and locate vanished schoolhouses like Austin Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1952 Map of Mendota, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Mendota, 1954 Print
    1952 Mendota
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mendota was a bustling railroad crossroads in the 1950s at the junction of three major lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country burial grounds and schoolhouses like Holy Cross Cem, Restland Cem, and Schlesinger Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Minonk, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Minonk, 1956 Print
    1955 Minonk
    1956 Print · USGS
    Woodford and Marshall counties at mid-century reveal a thriving rail-and-coal economy across the Illinois prairie. Family researchers and historians can trace lineage at Mennonite Ch, find old Mine Dumps, or locate vanished landmarks like Spring Hill Sch.
  13. 1958 Map of Flanagan, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Flanagan, 1959 Print
    1958 Flanagan
    1959 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois townships during the late fifties show a landscape of thriving rail-side hamlets and rural parish life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Salem Childrens Home, Nigh Chapel, and the Morris Cem near the Vermilion River.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1958 Map of Odell, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Odell, 1959 Print
    1958 Odell
    1959 Print · USGS
    Prairie townships in Livingston and LaSalle counties show their mid-century transition as rural schools consolidate. Trace family roots at St Patricks Cem, the village of Ransom, or the defunct McGreevy Sch (Abandoned).
  19. 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
  22. 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Peoria
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central 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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