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1950s Maps of Clinton County, Iowa

Explore 16 historic maps of Clinton 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 Clinton County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Clinton County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Clinton County, IA maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Clinton, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Clinton, 1953 Print
    1952 Clinton
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Iowa border along the Mississippi River is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and wildlife refuges. Trace family roots through specific rural landmarks like York Ch, Cottonwood Sch, and Calvary Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  7. 1952 Map of Savanna, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Savanna, 1954 Print
    1952 Savanna
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River bluffs and rail corridors define this Illinois riverfront during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural schoolhouses and family-named cemeteries like Massbach Cem, Palsgrove, and the sprawling Savanna Ordnance Depot.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 1953 Map of De Witt, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of De Witt, 1957 Print
    1953 De Witt
    1957 Print · USGS
    De Witt stood at a vital rail crossroads in the early fifties, where two major lines met amidst the fertile Iowa plains. Researchers can trace the transition of rural life through sites like Virginia School, Elmwood Cemetery, and Crystal Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Malone, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Malone, 1957 Print
    1953 Malone
    1957 Print · USGS
    Clinton County’s rural landscape is captured here in the early fifties, showing a transition from traditional district schools to a more connected rail-and-river economy. Genealogists can locate family names at Pehlam Cemetery or trace the old Chicago and Northwestern line through Malone.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Mc Causland, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Mc Causland, 1957 Print
    1953 Mc Causland
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the rural border between Scott and Clinton counties remained a landscape of small schools and country churches. Genealogists can trace family roots at Fessler Cemetery or Mt Union Church and locate several country schoolhouses like Argo School.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Camanche, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Camanche, 1957 Print
    1953 Camanche
    1957 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and rail corridors of Clinton County are captured here in the early fifties, showing the transition from rural farming to mid-century industry. Researchers can trace family roots through several landmarks like Shafton Cemetery, Low Moor, and the Clinton Speedway.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Donahue, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Donahue, 1958 Print
    1953 Donahue
    1958 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Scott County is captured in the early fifties, showing a network of township schoolhouses and river settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Allens Grove Cemetery, Maysville, and the Donahue School.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Grand Mound, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Grand Mound, 1958 Print
    1953 Grand Mound
    1958 Print · USGS
    Clinton County’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early fifties, centered on the railroad town of Grand Mound. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from the WAPSIPINICON RIVER to local sites like Griebel School and Evergreen Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Wheatland, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Wheatland, 1958 Print
    1953 Wheatland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa farmland and river bottomlands come alive in the mid-fifties as the Chicago and Northwestern railroad connects local hubs. Trace ancestral roots at Big Rock or find family plots at Rose Hill Cemetery and St Pauls Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Lowden, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Lowden, 1958 Print
    1953 Lowden
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the Cedar County countryside around Lowden was a network of rail-side commerce and rural school districts. Researchers can trace the heritage of local families through landmarks like Pioneer Cemetery and Red Oak School.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Dixon, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Dixon, 1958 Print
    1953 Dixon
    1958 Print · USGS
    Dixon and the surrounding Scott County townships are seen here in the early fifties, caught at the intersection of the Wapsipinicon River and the rail line. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from Plain View to the Conestoga Girl Scout Camp and several local schoolhouses.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Clinton, 1977 Print
    1953 Map of Clinton, 1977 Print
    1953 Clinton
    1977 Print · USGS
    Clinton and the Mississippi River islands are captured here in the 1950s during a period of industrial riverfront activity. Researchers can trace historic schools and cemeteries such as Cedar Creek School, Jane Lamb Memorial Hospital, and St Marys Cemetery across the tri-county area.
  43. 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
  46. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Dubuque or locate the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Lock and Dam No 11.
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