1950s Maps of Monroe County, Illinois

Explore 15 historic maps of Monroe 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 Monroe 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Monroe County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Monroe County, IL maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Columbia
    1951 Map of Columbia
    1951 Columbia
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Columbia, Waterloo, and other nearby areas

  2. 1954 Map of New Athens West, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of New Athens West, 1959 Print
    1954 New Athens West
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Smithton, New Athens, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Oakville, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Oakville, 1959 Print
    1954 Oakville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Oakville, Arnold, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Webster Groves, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Webster Groves, 1959 Print
    1954 Webster Groves
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Mehlville, Webster Groves, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Millstadt, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Millstadt, 1959 Print
    1954 Millstadt
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Belleville, Millstadt, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Paderborn, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Paderborn, 1959 Print
    1954 Paderborn
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Waterloo, Smithton, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Cahokia, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Cahokia, 1959 Print
    1954 Cahokia
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Cahokia Heights, East St. Louis, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Valmeyer, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Valmeyer, 1959 Print
    1954 Valmeyer
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Pevely, Herculaneum, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1959 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Waterloo, Wartburg, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Columbia, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Columbia, 1959 Print
    1954 Columbia
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Columbia, Waterloo, and other nearby areas

  11. 1954 Map of Kimmswick, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Kimmswick, 1960 Print
    1954 Kimmswick
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Oakville, Arnold, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1954 Map of New Athens, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of New Athens, 1960 Print
    1954 New Athens
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Belleville, Mascoutah, and other nearby areas

  13. 1955 Map of Waterloo, 1960 Print
    1955 Map of Waterloo, 1960 Print
    1955 Waterloo
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Belleville, Columbia, and other nearby areas

  14. 1955 Map of Columbia, 1969 Print
    1955 Map of Columbia, 1969 Print
    1955 Columbia
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Columbia, Waterloo, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Belleville, 1973 Print
    1958 Belleville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Belleville, O'Fallon, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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