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1950s Maps of Scott County, Iowa

Explore 26 historic maps of Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Scott County, IA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Milan
    1950 Map of Milan
    1950 Milan
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Tri-Cities area comes alive in the mid-century as industrial centers like Rock Island and Moline expand across the river islands. Researchers can locate dozens of local landmarks, from Chippiannock Cem to rural outposts like Tindall School No 1.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Port Byron
    1950 Map of Port Byron
    1950 Port Byron
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Iowa border along the Mississippi River thrives as a rail and river hub at the middle of the twentieth century. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Shake-Rag Sch, St Johns Cem, and Rapids City.
  7. 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.
  10. 1953 Map of Silvis, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Silvis, 1956 Print
    1953 Silvis
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities area flourished in the early fifties as an industrial powerhouse along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of the East Moline State Hospital, several rural schools like Barr School, and the grounds of Fairview Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Davenport East, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Davenport East, 1956 Print
    1953 Davenport East
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities are captured at a peak of mid-century growth, following the path of the Mississippi River and the bustling Rock Island Arsenal. Local historians can trace family roots at St Ambrose College or locate the former aviation hub at Cram Field.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Milan, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Milan, 1956 Print
    1953 Milan
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities area in the early fifties shows a landscape of river-driven industry and rapid post-war growth. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous named schools and cemeteries like Chippiannock Cemetery and the rural Pleasant Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Port Byron, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Port Byron, 1957 Print
    1953 Port Byron
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi and Rock Rivers converge in the 1950s, defining a landscape of active rail lines and riverfront towns. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites and rural schoolhouses like Yost Cemetery, Friedens Church, and Sycamore School.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 1953 Map of Eldridge, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Eldridge, 1957 Print
    1953 Eldridge
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eldridge and Long Grove are captured in the early 1950s during a period of shifting rural infrastructure in Scott County. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Mt Joy Cemetery and schoolhouses such as Walnut Grove School or the Lone Tree School.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 1953 Map of Bennett, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Bennett, 1958 Print
    1953 Bennett
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa farm country is captured here in the early fifties, showing the transition from rail-dependent commerce to a modern road network. Genealogists can locate several rural schoolhouses like Sunbury School and Center School, plus the Grain Elevator in Bennett.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 1953 Map of Davenport West, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Davenport West, 1958 Print
    1953 Davenport West
    1958 Print · USGS
    The western edges of Davenport and the surrounding Scott County townships are captured here in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts from Fairview School to School No. 5 and locate family burial sites like Friday Family Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1953 Map of Walcott, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Walcott, 1958 Print
    1953 Walcott
    1958 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Scott and Muscatine counties thrived in the early 1950s around a busy network of country schools and the Rock Island railroad. Researchers can trace family ties at Parr Cemetery, Stockton Consolidated School, and the community of Blue Grass.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1953 Map of Andalusia, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Andalusia, 1958 Print
    1953 Andalusia
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor south of Davenport is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and river islands. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Asbury Cemetery, Buffalo Heights, and the Coon Hunters Club along the bluffs.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 1953 Map of Montpelier, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Montpelier, 1958 Print
    1953 Montpelier
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor near the Iowa-Illinois border is captured here during the 1950s, showing a landscape of riverfront recreation and rural industry. Researchers can find the Old Pine Creek Mill, early schools like White Lake School, and the community at Edgington.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1953 Map of Durant, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Durant, 1958 Print
    1953 Durant
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa farmland at the start of the fifties is captured here, centered on the tri-county junction of Cedar, Muscatine, and Scott. Genealogists can trace rural life through a dense network of country schools like Yankee Hollow School and old burial grounds such as Melpine Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1953 Map of Milan, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Milan, 1959 Print
    1953 Milan
    1959 Print · USGS
    Rock Island County and the Mississippi riverfront are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's transition from river-town industry to suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural landmarks like St Josephs Ch, Colony Cem, and the old Edgington Sch.
  73. 1953 Map of Edgington, 1960 Print
    1953 Map of Edgington, 1960 Print
    1953 Edgington
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape of sloughs and islands between Iowa and Illinois. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the Buffalo Prairie Cem, Sweetland Center, and dozens of named schoolhouses.
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