1950s Maps of Sangamon County, Illinois

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


Sangamon County, IL maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Springfield West
    1950 Map of Springfield West
    1950 Springfield West
    1950 Print · USGS
    Post-war Springfield exhibits a complex network of railroads and civic institutions at the midpoint of the century. Trace family roots at Oak Ridge Cem or locate historic landmarks like the Lincoln Tomb and State Capitol.

  2. 1950 Map of Springfield East
    1950 Map of Springfield East
    1950 Springfield East
    1950 Print · USGS
    East of the Illinois capital in the mid-twentieth century, a complex rail and river network shaped the landscape. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like St James Sch, Taylor Cem, and the U S Naval Training Sta.

  3. 1954 Map of Niantic, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Niantic, 1955 Print
    1954 Niantic
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Macon County is defined here by its bustling rail corridors and the winding Sangamon River. Researchers can trace old family names at Lake Bank Cem or locate forgotten stops like Wyckles Corners and Bulldog Crossing.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Mechanicsburg, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Mechanicsburg, 1955 Print
    1954 Mechanicsburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Sangamon and Logan counties are shown here during the mid-fifties as the railroad era began to give way to modern highways. Genealogists can trace family names at Pickrell Cem and Steenbergen Cem or locate the North Side Sch (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Decatur, 1971 Print
    1958 Decatur
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Illinois in the mid-twentieth century shows a landscape defined by industrial rail hubs and the creation of large reservoirs. Researchers can trace historic corridors like the Penn Central or locate landmarks such as Lincoln Log Cabin State Park and Lake Springfield.
    3 unique versions available

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