1950s Maps of Port Byron, Illinois

Explore 5 historic maps of Port Byron 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 Port Byron'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 Port Byron's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Port Byron, IL maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Port Byron
    1950 Map of Port Byron
    1950 Port Byron
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Iowa border along the Mississippi River thrives as a rail and river hub at the middle of the twentieth century. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Shake-Rag Sch, St Johns Cem, and Rapids City.

  2. 1952 Map of Cordova, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Cordova, 1953 Print
    1952 Cordova
    1953 Print · USGS
    Rock Island County shoreline life is captured here in the early fifties, following the river as it winds past developing river towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Williams Sch, Fairfield Ch, and the Baker Cem.

  3. 1953 Map of Port Byron, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Port Byron, 1957 Print
    1953 Port Byron
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi and Rock Rivers converge in the 1950s, defining a landscape of active rail lines and riverfront towns. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites and rural schoolhouses like Yost Cemetery, Friedens Church, and Sycamore School.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Cordova, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Cordova, 1957 Print
    1953 Cordova
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River forms the heart of this mid-century borderland between Illinois and Iowa, where riverfront towns like Cordova and Princeton thrived. Researchers can pinpoint family-named landmarks such as Nowlin Cemetery, Scharff School, and Camp Hauberg.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Davenport
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa and western Illinois thrive along the river during the late fifties, defined by the industrial Quad Cities and a robust rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Oasis and Stanwood or along the Cedar River.
    2 unique versions available

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