1950s Maps of Polk County, Missouri

Explore 18 historic maps of Polk 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 Polk 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.
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Start exploring Polk County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Polk County, MO maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Elkton
    1950 Map of Elkton
    1950 Elkton
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Flemington, Rondo, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Sentinel
    1950 Map of Sentinel
    1950 Sentinel
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Mohawk Corner, Adonis, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Buffalo NW, 1963 Print
    1950 Map of Buffalo NW, 1963 Print
    1950 Buffalo NW
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Halfway, Mathis, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Polk, 1966 Print
    1950 Map of Polk, 1966 Print
    1950 Polk
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Halfway, Goodson, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1950 Map of Urbana, 1967 Print
    1950 Map of Urbana, 1967 Print
    1950 Urbana
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Urbana, Louisburg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1950 Map of Cliquot, 1975 Print
    1950 Map of Cliquot, 1975 Print
    1950 Cliquot
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Bolivar, Cliquot, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1951 Map of Buffalo NW
    1951 Map of Buffalo NW
    1951 Buffalo NW
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Halfway, Mathis, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1951 Map of Cliquot
    1951 Map of Cliquot
    1951 Cliquot
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Bolivar, Cliquot, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1951 Map of Urbana
    1951 Map of Urbana
    1951 Urbana
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Urbana, Louisburg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1951 Map of Polk
    1951 Map of Polk
    1951 Polk
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Halfway, Goodson, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1951 Map of Hermitage, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Hermitage, 1952 Print
    1951 Hermitage
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Hermitage, Wheatland, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1954 Map of Springfield
    1954 Map of Springfield
    1954 Springfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Springfield, Nixa, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Fair Play, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Fair Play, 1957 Print
    1956 Fair Play
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Fair Play, Dunnegan, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1956 Map of Walnut Grove, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Walnut Grove, 1957 Print
    1956 Walnut Grove
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Walnut Grove, Knox, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1956 Map of Bearcreek, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Bearcreek, 1957 Print
    1956 Bearcreek
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Bearcreek, Cedar County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1956 Map of Aldrich, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Aldrich, 1957 Print
    1956 Aldrich
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Aldrich, Aldrich, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1958 Map of Springfield
    1958 Map of Springfield
    1958 Springfield
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Springfield, Nixa, and other nearby areas

  18. 1959 Map of Springfield
    1959 Map of Springfield
    1959 Springfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Springfield, Nixa, and other nearby areas

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