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1950s Maps of Jefferson County, Missouri

Explore 15 historic maps of Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Jefferson County, MO maps

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  1. 1950 Map of St. Clair
    1950 Map of St. Clair
    1950 St. Clair
    1950 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's winding river valleys and ridge-top settlements are captured here in the mid-twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Virginia Mines, the Henry Shaw Arboretum, and numerous rural schools like Ten Tiney Bluff Sch.
  4. 1954 Map of House Springs, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of House Springs, 1956 Print
    1954 House Springs
    1956 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the mid-1950s is a landscape of winding river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Researchers can trace the development of High Ridge and House Springs or locate family landmarks like Byrnes Mill, Hoene Spring, and St Martins Ch.
    8 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Kirkwood, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Kirkwood, 1959 Print
    1954 Kirkwood
    1959 Print · USGS
    Post-war St. Louis County suburbs expand across the Meramec River valley in the mid-fifties as new neighborhoods surround historic rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots at Marshall Cem or explore sites like Weiss Airport and Ursuline Academy.
    7 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Oakville, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Oakville, 1959 Print
    1954 Oakville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Meramec and Mississippi rivers comes into focus during the mid-fifties, showing the growth of St. Louis County and the Illinois bottomlands. Researchers can trace the grounds of Jefferson Barracks, locate family plots at St Pauls Cem, or find long-standing community landmarks like Nazareth Convent.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Belew Creek, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Belew Creek, 1959 Print
    1954 Belew Creek
    1959 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County hills in the mid-1950s are defined by winding waterways and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists can trace the rural landscape around Lake Tishomingo, Goldman, and local landmarks like Glade Chapel and the Lookout Tower.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Manchester, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Manchester, 1959 Print
    1954 Manchester
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Meramec valley and western St. Louis County are seen here in the mid-fifties, during a period of suburban expansion and industrial utility. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lewis Cem, the Oak Ridge Sch (Abandoned), and the original platting of Times Beach.
    8 unique versions available
  19. 1954 Map of Maxville, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Maxville, 1959 Print
    1954 Maxville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County and the St. Louis border are shown here during the mid-fifties, just as rural valley life met new transportation growth. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like McCormack Cem, Bowles Sch, and the winding Lemay Ferry Road.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1954 Map of Pacific, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Pacific, 1959 Print
    1954 Pacific
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Meramec River valley in the mid-fifties remains a world of winding rail lines and rural parishes. Genealogists can trace family footprints at St Stephens Ch, Byrnesville, and the grounds of the St Josephs Hill Infirmary.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Herculaneum, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Herculaneum, 1959 Print
    1954 Herculaneum
    1959 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the mid-1950s shows a landscape shaped by river commerce and the rugged bluffs of the Mississippi River. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Mahler Cem, St Lukes Ch, and the early footprints of Herculaneum and Pevely.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Valmeyer, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Valmeyer, 1959 Print
    1954 Valmeyer
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Missouri borderlands in the mid-1950s showcase a landscape of river-bottom farms and bluff-side hollows along the Mississippi River. Researchers can trace old rail lines like the Missouri Pacific and find vanished rural schools including Central Sch and Miles Prairie Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1954 Map of Cedar Hill, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Cedar Hill, 1959 Print
    1954 Cedar Hill
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Big River valley of Jefferson County is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rural communities before suburban expansion. Researchers can find many lost local landmarks, including Maple Grove Sch, the 101 Ranch, and Skullers Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Kimmswick, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Kimmswick, 1960 Print
    1954 Kimmswick
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor south of St. Louis comes to life in the mid-fifties, showing the rail-dependent towns of Kimmswick and Herculaneum. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Richardson Cem, Point Sch, and Harrisonville Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of De Soto NE
    1955 Map of De Soto NE
    1955 De Soto NE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's rural character is preserved here in the mid-1950s, showing the early infrastructure connecting local rail hubs. Family historians can locate a dense network of country schools like Buckie Sch and New Hope Sch along the banks of Joachim Creek.
  40. 1955 Map of De Soto SE
    1955 Map of De Soto SE
    1955 De Soto SE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and St. Francois counties in the early thirties reveal a landscape of ridge-top schools and river-valley railroads. Genealogists can trace family names at Joachim Cem or locate the old Tunnel Sta and Silver Springs Sta along the rail lines.
  43. 1958 Map of De Soto NE
    1958 Map of De Soto NE
    1958 De Soto NE
    1958 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County during the early twentieth century shows a landscape defined by rail and creek valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Festus and Hematite or locate rural landmarks like Haverstick Sch and the Missouri Pacific line.
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