1950s Maps of Racine County, Wisconsin

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 1958 Map of Racine North, 1960 Print

   

   1958 Racine North

   1960 Print · USGS

   Near the Lake Michigan shore in the late fifties, the northern outskirts of Racine show a landscape of growing suburbs and enduring farmsteads. Genealogists can trace family names at St Matthews Cem or locate community centers like Scanlon Sch and Tabor.

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10. 1958 Map of Racine South, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Racine South

    1960 Print · USGS

    Racine and its southern lakefront suburbs are caught at a mid-century peak of rail activity and community expansion. Researchers can trace family sites at Mound Cemetery or locate the old Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee line.

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13. 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.

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16. 1958 Map of Franksville, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Franksville

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Racine-Milwaukee county line and the winding Root River meet here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of rural schoolhouses and rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Paynesville Chapel, Independent Cem, or across the crossroads of Kilbournville and Husher.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 1959 Map of North Cape, 1960 Print

    

    1959 North Cape

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southeast Wisconsin farming townships at the end of the fifties show a landscape of small rural crossroads and family homesteads. Genealogists can locate legacy sites like Union Church, Oak Grove Cem, and several local schools from Apple Sch to Garfield Sch.

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28. 1959 Map of Waterford, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Waterford

    1960 Print · USGS

    Waterford and the surrounding Fox River valley are captured in the late fifties as lakeside communities and rural drainage networks reshaped the terrain. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Rural Home Cem, visit the site of the Colonel Heg Sch, or explore the mid-century streets of Tichigan.

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31. 1959 Map of Racine, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Racine

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Lake Michigan shoreline between Racine and Kenosha in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail lines and rural schools. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mound Cemetery or trace the early days of aviation at Sylvania Airport and the Kenosha Airport.

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34. 1959 Map of Sturtevant, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Sturtevant

    1960 Print · USGS

    Mid-century southeastern Wisconsin comes into focus here at a major railroad junction between the townships of Yorkville and Mount Pleasant. Genealogists and local historians can locate several country schools and cemeteries, including Paris Cem, Tucker Sch, and the grounds of St Bonaventure Sch.

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37. 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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