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1950s Maps of Potosi, Missouri

Explore 8 historic maps of Potosi 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 Potosi'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 Potosi's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Potosi, MO maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Rolla
    1953 Map of Rolla
    1953 Rolla
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeast Missouri’s mining towns and timberlands are seen here at the start of the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through local hubs like Fredericktown and the lead-mining heritage of Potosi and Desloge.
  4. 1954 Map of Rolla, 1970 Print
    1954 Map of Rolla, 1970 Print
    1954 Rolla
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks and the historic Lead Belt are captured in the late sixties, showing a landscape of deep river hollows and industrial mines. Researchers can trace the routes of the Missouri Pacific RR to extraction sites like the Iron Mountain Mine or Pea Ridge Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1958 Map of Rolla
    1958 Map of Rolla
    1958 Rolla
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks and the lead-rich hills of the southeast are captured here in the late fifties as timber and mining shaped the local economy. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Rolla Cemetery or trace old rail lines including the Missouri-Illinois RR and St Louis-San Francisco RR.
  10. 1958 Map of Mineral Point, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Mineral Point, 1959 Print
    1958 Mineral Point
    1959 Print · USGS
    Washington and St. Francois counties in the late fifties are defined by a landscape of industrial extraction and quiet rural crossroads. Researchers can trace family history at Accuilla Cole Cem, locate the Potosi Lookout Tower, or study the rail operations at Cadet and Mineral Point.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Potosi, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Potosi, 1959 Print
    1958 Potosi
    1959 Print · USGS
    Potosi and the surrounding lead-mining district were deeply integrated into the hills of Washington County in the 1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near the Nicholson Cem, Breton Creek Sch, and the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1958 Map of Bonne Terre, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Bonne Terre, 1959 Print
    1958 Bonne Terre
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Lead Belt is shown in full industrial detail during the late 1950s, centered on the mining hubs and rail lines of St. Francois County. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural sites like White Cem, Germania Sch, and the Fountain Farm Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1958 Map of Potosi, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Potosi, 1959 Print
    1958 Potosi
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured in the late fifties, showing the mining hub of Potosi and the surrounding timberlands. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Caledonia, Belgrade, and local landmarks like Marler Chapel or the Marble Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Rolla
    1959 Map of Rolla
    1959 Rolla
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Missouri is defined here by the deep forests of the Ozarks and the industrial peaks of the St Francois Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of towns like Potosi and Fredericktown or locate rural landmarks like Dry Fork Church and the Phelps County Courthouse.
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