1950s Maps of Park Forest, Illinois

Explore 4 historic maps of Park Forest 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 Park Forest'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 Park Forest's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Park Forest, IL maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Steger, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Steger, 1955 Print
    1953 Steger
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southern Cook and Will Counties are shown in the early fifties as new suburban developments began to reshape the prairie landscape. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, including Lincoln Fields Sta, Adams Cem, and the Sauk Trail Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Harvey, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Harvey, 1955 Print
    1953 Harvey
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southern Cook County experiences a mid-century suburban surge centered on the rail corridors of Harvey and Homewood. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like the Oak Forest Infirmary, Markham Yard, and St Johns Sch.

  3. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1964 Print · USGS
    The southern Lake Michigan shoreline was rapidly modernizing in the mid-fifties, balancing heavy industry with its famous academic centers. Researchers can trace the footprints of Notre Dame University or locate vanished sites like the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant and Meigs Field.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Chicago
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland and southern Great Lakes shoreline are captured here during the peak of mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the massive Gary Steel Works, the grounds of the University of Notre Dame, and the early paths of the Tri-State Tollway.

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