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1950s Maps of Madison, Illinois

Explore 6 historic maps of Madison 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 Madison'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 Madison's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Madison, IL maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Wood River
    1951 Map of Wood River
    1951 Wood River
    1951 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of Madison County comes into focus in the early 1950s, showing the massive refining operations and rail hubs along the Mississippi. Researchers can trace local history through the Oil Refinery sites, Bohm Sch, and Sunset Hill Cem.
  4. 1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Columbia Bottom, 1952 Print
    1951 Columbia Bottom
    1952 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of St. Louis and the river confluence are captured here in the early fifties, before modern flood control reshaped the bottoms. Researchers can trace the grounds of the St Louis State Training School, find the Immaculate Conception Cem, and follow the old St Louis Waterworks RR.
    8 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Granite City, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Granite City, 1958 Print
    1954 Granite City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The mid-century riverfront industrial landscape comes alive here where Missouri and Illinois meet at the Mississippi. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods and landmarks from Busch Stadium to the sprawling Calvary Cemetery and the Chain of Rocks Canal.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Monks Mound, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Monks Mound, 1959 Print
    1954 Monks Mound
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Madison County bottomlands in the mid-1950s show a fascinating landscape of prehistoric earthworks and modern rail yards. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named schools and sites like Bullfrog Station Sch, Moellenbrocks, and the massive Monks Mound.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Wood River, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Wood River, 1959 Print
    1955 Wood River
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Madison County thrives at the junction of heavy industry and historic bottomlands as the postwar rail network expands. Researchers can trace family roots through the Wanda Cem or locate the Indian Mounds and the Sunset Speedway.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Alton, 1960 Print
    1955 Map of Alton, 1960 Print
    1955 Alton
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial riverfronts and expanding rail corridors of the Metro East are captured here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of Alton State Hospital, the grounds of Monticello College, and historic sites like Fort Bellefontaine.
    2 unique versions available
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