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1950s Maps of Louisa County, Iowa

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

Louisa County, IA maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Toolesboro, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Toolesboro, 1958 Print
    1953 Toolesboro
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley along the Iowa-Illinois border comes alive in the 1950s, showcasing a landscape of shifting sloughs and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through Mallory Cemetery or locate the site of the New Boston Ferry and local landmarks like Pin Oak School.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Blanchard Island, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Blanchard Island, 1958 Print
    1953 Blanchard Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River bottomlands between Illinois and Iowa are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of complex chutes and islands. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like Island Church, Reynolds Cemetery, and several local schools such as Excelsior School.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Joy, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Joy, 1958 Print
    1953 Joy
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mercer County, Illinois, is captured in the early 1950s as the rail and river landscape of New Boston and Joy continued to evolve. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Lone Star School, Shields Cemetery, and the path of the dismantled railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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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