1950s Maps of Joliet, Illinois

Explore 12 historic maps of Joliet 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 Joliet'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.
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Joliet, IL maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Mokena, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mokena, 1955 Print
    1953 Mokena
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Joliet, including Orland Park, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  2. 1953 Map of Yorkville SE, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Yorkville SE, 1955 Print
    1953 Yorkville SE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Joliet, including Plainfield, Shorewood, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Elwood, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Elwood, 1955 Print
    1953 Elwood
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Joliet, including New Lenox, Manhattan, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Joliet, including Chicago, Kankakee, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Joliet, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Joliet, 1955 Print
    1954 Joliet
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Joliet, including Romeoville, New Lenox, and other nearby areas

  6. 1954 Map of Plainfield, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Plainfield, 1955 Print
    1954 Plainfield
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Joliet, including Plainfield, Romeoville, and other nearby areas

  7. 1954 Map of Channahon, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Channahon, 1955 Print
    1954 Channahon
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Joliet, including Channahon, Shorewood, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Yorkville, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Yorkville, 1959 Print
    1954 Yorkville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Joliet, including Aurora, Plainfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of Wilmington, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Wilmington, 1960 Print
    1954 Wilmington
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Joliet, including New Lenox, Channahon, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Joliet, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Joliet, 1960 Print
    1954 Joliet
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Joliet, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas

  11. 1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Chicago
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Joliet, including Chicago, Kankakee, and other nearby areas

  12. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Joliet, including Aurora, Naperville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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