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1950s Maps of Dubuque, Iowa

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

Dubuque, IA maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Dubuque South, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Dubuque South, 1957 Print
    1955 Dubuque South
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Dubuque and its Illinois neighbor across the river are shown at a time of significant transition and growth. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, including Mount Olivet Cemetery, Ballyclough, and several rural schoolhouses like Smith Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1956 Map of Dubuque North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Dubuque North, 1958 Print
    1956 Dubuque North
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region around Dubuque comes alive in the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape defined by river industry and deep-rooted community institutions. Researchers can trace the heritage of Loras College, find the old Eagle Point Bridge (Toll), and locate family sites near Linwood Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Sherrill, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Sherrill, 1958 Print
    1956 Sherrill
    1958 Print · USGS
    Dubuque County in the mid-fifties remains a landscape of tightly-knit rural communities and family-named hollows. Researchers can trace the legacy of local education and faith at St Johns Ch, Bloody Run Sch, and the riverside crossing at Redford Bridge.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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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