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1950s Maps of Polk County, Wisconsin

Explore 19 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, WI maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Downing
    1950 Map of Downing
    1950 Downing
    1950 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's dairy and timber heartland is captured here just after the war, centered on the rail-linked towns of Glenwood City and Boyceville. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Peaceful Valley and local landmarks like Chimney Rock.
  4. 1950 Map of Rush City
    1950 Map of Rush City
    1950 Rush City
    1950 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the late 1940s reveals a quiet borderland where timber and rail infrastructure meet rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at Indian Cem, the Rush City Ferry, and the Logging RR.
  7. 1950 Map of Deer Park
    1950 Map of Deer Park
    1950 Deer Park
    1950 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin at the end of the 1940s reveals a patchwork of small townships and dairy country connected by vital rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Jewett Mills Sch and historic parishes such as St Bridget Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Balsam Lake, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Balsam Lake, 1952 Print
    1950 Balsam Lake
    1952 Print · USGS
    Polk County's lake country is captured here at mid-century, showing a landscape defined by the Soo Line and the Apple River. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Holy Rosary Ch, Lykens, and School No 1.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Turtle Lake, 1968 Print
    1950 Map of Turtle Lake, 1968 Print
    1950 Turtle Lake
    1968 Print · USGS
    Barron and Polk Counties are mapped here in the mid-twentieth century at a pivotal moment of rail-centered commerce and rural education. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country institutions, from Holy Trinity Ch and Bethany Cem to the Hay River Valley Sch.
  16. 1951 Map of Cumberland
    1951 Map of Cumberland
    1951 Cumberland
    1951 Print · USGS
    Cumberland and the surrounding lake country appear in the early fifties as a landscape of rural schoolhouses and small farming hamlets. Researchers can trace the locations of Roosevelt Sch, Loraine, and the lakeside settlement of Timberland.
  19. 1951 Map of Milltown
    1951 Map of Milltown
    1951 Milltown
    1951 Print · USGS
    Polk County at the close of the 1940s reveals a dense network of rural schoolhouses and lakeside settlements. Trace the history of small communities like West Denmark and Cushing, or locate ancestral sites like Bethany Ch and Union Cem.
  22. 1951 Map of Frederic
    1951 Map of Frederic
    1951 Frederic
    1951 Print · USGS
    Polk and Burnett counties are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by rail and water. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Peters Cem, Lincoln Sch, and the village of Frederic.
  25. 1952 Map of Turtle Lake
    1952 Map of Turtle Lake
    1952 Turtle Lake
    1952 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the railroad junction at Turtle Lake served as the heartbeat of this lake-dotted Wisconsin landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family roots through numerous sites like St Anne Cem, Magnor Lake Sch, and the settlement of Clayton.
  28. 1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Map of Stillwater, 1980 Print
    1953 Stillwater
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Twin Cities and the St. Croix Valley are captured in this mid-century survey as the interstate era began to transform the Upper Midwest. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river geography of Stillwater, locate landmarks in Anoka, or explore the sprawling St Croix State Park.
  31. 1955 Map of St. Croix Dalles
    1955 Map of St. Croix Dalles
    1955 St. Croix Dalles
    1955 Print · USGS
    The river valley along the Wisconsin and Minnesota border thrived in the mid-fifties as a hub of rail traffic and early Cold War defense. You can trace the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie rail lines and locate the Osceola Air Force Station or the abandoned Ubet Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1955 Map of Marine, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Marine, 1956 Print
    1955 Marine
    1956 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of small settlements and glacial lakes just as outdoor recreation was expanding. Genealogists can trace family connections at Otisville and Copas, or locate vanished landmarks like the Square Lake Sch (Abandoned).
  37. 1955 Map of Frederic, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Frederic, 1957 Print
    1955 Frederic
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin’s lake country is captured here in the mid-fifties as small towns like Frederic and Luck thrived along the Soo Line. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint many rural landmarks, including Lawson Cem, Zion Ch, and several township schools.
  40. 1955 Map of Rush City, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Rush City, 1957 Print
    1955 Rush City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The St. Croix River valley in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of railroad towns and riverside settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Swedish Cem, Pleasant Prairie Ch, and the Indian Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1955 Map of Milltown, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Milltown, 1957 Print
    1955 Milltown
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Wisconsin’s lake country is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by small-scale dairy farming and glacial geography. Genealogists can locate numerous rural schoolhouses and country churches like Bethany Ch, North Valley Ch, and Alabama Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1955 Map of Forest Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Forest Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Forest Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    Chisago County's lake country is captured in the mid-fifties, showing the rail-linked towns of Lindstrom and Center City. Genealogists can find the Goose Lake School, Glader Cemetery, and the abandoned Meadow View School.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Stillwater, 1965 Print
    1955 Stillwater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Upper St. Croix Valley and the growing Twin Cities area are shown here during the mid-fifties, before the interstate era transformed the regional commute. You can trace the lines of the Northern Pacific RR through towns like Rush City or locate the Saint Croix Indian Reservation.
  52. 1956 Map of Cumberland, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Cumberland, 1957 Print
    1956 Cumberland
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the lake country of Northwest Wisconsin was a patchwork of small townships and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous local landmarks like Clam River Cem, Corpus Christi Ch, and the many rural schools like Bergman Sch and Emerson Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Map of Stillwater
    1958 Stillwater
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi and St. Croix River valleys appear in the mid-fifties as the Twin Cities expanded north. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oak Park Cem, Saint Michael Church, and the Soo Line RR rail corridors.
    2 unique versions available
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