1950s Maps of Grand Rapids, Michigan

Explore 6 historic maps of Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids'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 Grand Rapids's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Grand Rapids, MI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Midland
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Midland, Plainfield Charter Township, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Midland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Midland, Plainfield Charter Township, and other nearby areas

  3. 1958 Map of Grandville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Grandville, 1959 Print
    1958 Grandville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Wyoming, Byron Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Grandville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Grandville, 1960 Print
    1958 Grandville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Wyoming, Walker, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Grand Rapids
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Lansing, Wyoming, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Midland
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Midland, Plainfield Charter Township, and other nearby areas

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