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1950s Maps of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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

Milwaukee, WI maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Map of Rockford
    1954 Rockford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and the Illinois-Wisconsin borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s during a period of robust industrial and agricultural activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era corridors like the Illinois Central RR and locate landmarks from Big Foot Prairie to Lake Geneva.
  4. 1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Milwaukee
    1967 Print · USGS
    Coastal life and maritime commerce across Lake Michigan are seen here during the mid-fifties, bridging Wisconsin's industrial hubs and Michigan's timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Grand Trunk Western and find long-established ports like Ludington, Port Washington, and Muskegon.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Map of Rockford
    1955 Rockford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Rock River valley and southern Wisconsin dairy country are shown here in the mid-fifties as the region's manufacturing centers grew. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western RR and Illinois Central RR through hubs like Rockford and Beloit.
  10. 1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Madison, 1967 Print
    1957 Madison
    1967 Print · USGS
    South-central Wisconsin in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of industrial hubs and glacial lakes linked by a dense rail and highway network. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of lakeside communities and find notable sites like Badger Ordnance Works and the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Milwaukee
    1958 Print · USGS
    The shorelines of Lake Michigan in the late fifties reveal a landscape of bustling ferry ports and growing industrial suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Chesapeake & Ohio and locate landmarks such as Little Sable Point and Holy Cross Church.
  16. 1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Milwaukee is a landscape of dense neighborhoods, massive rail yards, and industrial lakefronts during its peak urban era. Genealogists and historians can trace the city's growth through dozens of parochial schools like St Marys Sch and large burial grounds including Wanderers Rest Cemetery and Forest Home Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Greater Milwaukee and the Ozaukee County border appear here at the end of the fifties, when the city’s residential and academic core was firmly established. Genealogists can locate family-named institutions like St Rose Sch & Ch, trace the lakefront in Whitefish Bay, and find old rail lines such as the Chicago and North Western.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1958 Map of Thiensville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Thiensville, 1960 Print
    1958 Thiensville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The northern Milwaukee suburbs and Lake Michigan shoreline are captured here during a mid-century period of rapid expansion. Trace the development of local neighborhoods and find landmarks like Graceland Cemetery, Granville High Sch, and the U S Military Reservations.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1958 Map of Greendale, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Greendale, 1960 Print
    1958 Greendale
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southern Milwaukee and its neighbors are seen here in the late fifties, as suburban expansion begins to surround major hubs. Genealogists can trace family plots across Forest Home Cemetery and St Adalberts Cemetery, or locate vanished landmarks like the County House of Correction.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 South Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Milwaukee lakefront in the late fifties shows a dense corridor of industry and education stretching from St Francis down to Carrollville. Researchers can trace the development of numerous schools and churches, including St Pauls Sch, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, and the lakefront Powerplant.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of South Milwaukee, 1960 Print
    1958 South Milwaukee
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Milwaukee County and northern Racine County show a landscape of rapid mid-century development and heavy industry along Lake Michigan. Researchers can trace the layout of family-named roads and rural schools like Caddy Vista Sch, alongside major landmarks like General Mitchell Field and Paynesville Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1958 Map of Wauwatosa, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Wauwatosa, 1961 Print
    1958 Wauwatosa
    1961 Print · USGS
    Milwaukee's western suburbs expanded rapidly during the late fifties as residential neighborhoods grew around long-standing institutions and rail lines. Local historians can trace the footprint of Wisconsin County Institutions, the Zoological Park, and Mount Mary College.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1958 Map of Menomonee Falls, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Menomonee Falls, 1961 Print
    1958 Menomonee Falls
    1961 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the rural townships north of Milwaukee were transitioning from gravel mining and farming to suburban life. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Fussville, Holy Cross Ch, and St Marys Cem amidst the growing network of roads.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Map of Racine, 1971 Print
    1958 Racine
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Lake Michigan shoreline in the late fifties was a study in contrasts between the industrial bustle of Kenosha and the quiet woods of the Allegan State Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the urban footprint of Evanston or locate strategic sites like Fort Sheridan and the Wind Point Light.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Map of Rockford, 1974 Print
    1958 Rockford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are shown here in the mid-twentieth century as rail-dependent industrial towns began to interface with growing lakefront communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Saylesville and Tess Corners or locate historical landmarks like the Rockford Ordnance Depot.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1960 Print
    1959 Hales Corners
    1960 Print · USGS
    The suburban and rural landscape southwest of Milwaukee is frozen in time during the late fifties, as traditional farms meet post-war growth. Researchers can trace the legacy of local institutions and small hubs like St Martins, Tess Corners, and the Sacred Heart Monastery.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1959 Map of Waukesha, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Waukesha, 1961 Print
    1959 Waukesha
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin was undergoing a massive suburban transformation in the late fifties as Milwaukee expanded west. Trace the growth of post-war neighborhoods and infrastructure near Goerkes Corner, Timmerman Airport, and the Lannon limestone Quarries.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1980 Print
    1959 Map of Hales Corners, 1980 Print
    1959 Hales Corners
    1980 Print · USGS
    Southeast Wisconsin in the late fifties is captured here during its transition from rural lake country to suburban centers. Researchers can trace family sites at Durham Cem, locate early airfields like Rainbow Airport, or study the grounds of Heg Memorial Park.
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