1950s Maps of Metropolis, Illinois
Explore 3 historic maps of Metropolis 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 Metropolis'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 Metropolis's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Metropolis, IL maps
(3)- 1950 Map of Paducah
1950 Paducah1950 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1954 Map of Paducah
1954 Paducah1954 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1954 Map of Metropolis, 1955 Print
1954 Metropolis1955 Print · USGSThe Ohio River borderland comes into focus in the mid-1950s, highlighting the essential river-and-rail infrastructure of the era. Researchers can trace the path of the Illinois Central Railroad and locate the historic Lock and Dam No 52 near Massac Creek.
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