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1950s Maps of Macon, Illinois

Explore 2 historic maps of Macon 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 Macon'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 Macon's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Macon, IL maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Assumption, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Assumption, 1953 Print
    1952 Assumption
    1953 Print · USGS
    Christian and Macon counties are seen here in the early fifties, a time when rail lines like the Wabash and Illinois Central still connected small farming towns. Researchers can locate early family burial grounds such as Adams Cem or trace the development of the Mc Coy Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the mid-twentieth century shows a landscape defined by industrial rail hubs and the creation of large reservoirs. Researchers can trace historic corridors like the Penn Central or locate landmarks such as Lincoln Log Cabin State Park and Lake Springfield.
    3 unique versions available
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