1950s Maps of Drexel Highlands, South Milwaukee

Explore 3 historic maps of Drexel Highlands 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 Drexel Highlands'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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Drexel Highlands's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Drexel Highlands, South Milwaukee maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

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