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1950s Maps of Mercer County, Illinois

Explore 15 historic maps of Mercer 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 Mercer 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.
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Start exploring Mercer County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Mercer County, IL maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Viola, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Viola, 1957 Print
    1953 Viola
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Mercer County, including Viola, Wanlock, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Matherville, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Matherville, 1957 Print
    1953 Matherville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Mercer County, including Preemption, Matherville, 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 Mercer County, including Alpha, Griffin, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Orion, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Orion, 1957 Print
    1953 Orion
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Mercer County, including Orion, Sherrard, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Toolesboro, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Toolesboro, 1958 Print
    1953 Toolesboro
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Mercer County, including New Boston, Toolesboro, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Blanchard Island, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Blanchard Island, 1958 Print
    1953 Blanchard Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Mercer County, including Muscatine, Fruitland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Buffalo Prairie, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Buffalo Prairie, 1958 Print
    1953 Buffalo Prairie
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Mercer County, including Buffalo Prairie, Marston, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Aledo East, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Aledo East, 1958 Print
    1953 Aledo East
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Mercer County, including Aledo, Shale City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Eliza, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Eliza, 1958 Print
    1953 Eliza
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Mercer County, including Eliza, Petersville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Reynolds, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Reynolds, 1958 Print
    1953 Reynolds
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Mercer County, including Gingle Corners, Reynolds, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Joy, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Joy, 1958 Print
    1953 Joy
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Mercer County, including New Boston, Joy, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Aledo West, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Aledo West, 1958 Print
    1953 Aledo West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Mercer County, including Aledo, Millersburg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Milan, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Milan, 1959 Print
    1953 Milan
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Mercer County, including Davenport, Moline, and other nearby areas
  40. 1953 Map of Edgington, 1960 Print
    1953 Map of Edgington, 1960 Print
    1953 Edgington
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Mercer County, including Muscatine, Blue Grass, and other nearby areas
  43. 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Davenport
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Mercer County, including Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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