1950s Maps of Peoria County, Illinois

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


Peoria County, IL maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Spring Bay
    1950 Map of Spring Bay
    1950 Spring Bay
    1950 Print · USGS
    Peoria Lake and the Illinois River valley are seen here just after the war, showing the industrial and recreational growth of the riverfront. Researchers can locate the Mt Hawley Airport, the rail corridor of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, and the wooded hollows of Detweiller Park.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Peoria West
    1950 Map of Peoria West
    1950 Peoria West
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Peoria is a bustling rail and river hub at the height of its industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through landmarks like the Peoria State Hospital, Golden Acres, and the Peoria Municipal Airport.

  3. 1950 Map of Peoria East
    1950 Map of Peoria East
    1950 Peoria East
    1950 Print · USGS
    Peoria and the Illinois River valley are shown here just after the war, at a peak of industrial and urban density. Genealogists and local historians can trace hundreds of family and community landmarks, from Springdale Cemetery to the neighborhoods of Creve Coeur and Peoria Heights.

  4. 1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Peoria, 1969 Print
    1958 Peoria
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois thrived as a hub of education and transport during the late sixties, as the new interstate system began to reshape the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Springdale Cem, Bradley University, and the sprawling grounds of Chanute AFB.
    4 unique versions available

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