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1950s Maps of Monroe County, Michigan

Explore 13 historic maps of Monroe 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 Monroe 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.
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Start exploring Monroe County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Monroe County, MI maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Berkey, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Berkey, 1952 Print
    1951 Berkey
    1952 Print · USGS
    This Lucas County landscape in the early fifties shows a rural community defined by family farms and the Michigan-Ohio border. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Wolfinger Cemetery, Sharples Church, and schools like Mulberry School.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Sylvania, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Sylvania, 1952 Print
    1951 Sylvania
    1952 Print · USGS
    Sylvania and the northern edge of Lucas County appear here in the early fifties, caught between its rail-industrial roots and growing suburban leisure. Researchers can trace family sites from Toledo Memorial Park and Cemetery to vanished landmarks like the Drive-In Theater and Franklin Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1952 Map of Erie, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Erie, 1953 Print
    1952 Erie
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in the early fifties shows a landscape defined by coastal resorts, marshlands, and heavy rail. Genealogists can locate family sites at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery or trace the rural school system at Keeney Sch and Agnew Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Estral Beach, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Estral Beach, 1953 Print
    1952 Estral Beach
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in Monroe County was a mix of quiet beach communities and coastal wetlands during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Estral Beach and locate landmarks like the Submerged Wreck and Swan Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1952 Map of Stony Point, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Stony Point, 1953 Print
    1952 Stony Point
    1953 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Lake Erie show a bustling post-war era of beachside communities and industrial expansion near Monroe. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Woodland Beach, the grounds of Sterling State Park, and rural sites like Old St Charles Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of Flat Rock, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Flat Rock, 1953 Print
    1952 Flat Rock
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Huron River valley in the early fifties shows a landscape of busy rail corridors and small-town growth. Trace family roots and local history through Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery, the Flat Rock Yard, and rural landmarks like Evergreen Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Rockwood, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Rockwood, 1954 Print
    1952 Rockwood
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Detroit River archipelago and the marshlands of Lake Erie come into focus in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace South Road Sch, St Marys Ch, and the sprawling Grosse Ile Naval Air Station.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1952 Map of Toledo, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Toledo, 1954 Print
    1952 Toledo
    1954 Print · USGS
    Toledo at the height of its mid-century industrial era shows a landscape defined by massive rail yards and riverfront commerce. Genealogists can trace family neighborhoods near Woodlawn Cemetery, St Vincent Hospital, and the many tracks of the New York Central.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Point Place, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Point Place, 1954 Print
    1952 Point Place
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline near Toledo comes alive in this early fifties survey of the Maumee River mouth and its surrounding industrial rail yards. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing landmarks like St Ignatius Ch, Pearson State Park, and the old Drive-in Theater.
  28. 1952 Map of Carleton, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Carleton, 1954 Print
    1952 Carleton
    1954 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of Wayne and Monroe Counties are captured here during a period of post-war rural transition. Researchers can trace family homesteads near landmarks like Felt Cem, the McGowan Sch, or the rail junction at Carleton.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1952 Map of Monroe, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Monroe, 1954 Print
    1952 Monroe
    1954 Print · USGS
    Monroe and its surrounding townships thrive in the early fifties as a hub of Lake Erie commerce and industry. Researchers can trace the layout of family neighborhoods and local landmarks like St Marys Academy, Tamarack, and the Custer Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Detroit
    1954 Map of Detroit
    1954 Detroit
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Detroit metro and its Ontario neighbors are shown at the height of the mid-century industrial era, just as the suburbs were rapidly expanding. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Wabash Railroad or locate landmarks like Grosse Ile and Selfridge Air Force Base.
  37. 1956 Map of Toledo, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Toledo, 1968 Print
    1956 Toledo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio and the Lake Erie shoreline are shown in detail during the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of heavy industry, railroads, and island communities. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Chesapeake & Ohio RR or locate landmarks such as the Erie Proving Ground and Kelleys Island.
    4 unique versions available
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