1950s Maps of Franklin, Herman

Explore 4 historic maps of Franklin 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 Franklin'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.
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Start exploring Franklin's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Franklin, Herman maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Howards Grove, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Howards Grove, 1956 Print
    1954 Howards Grove
    1956 Print · USGS
    Sheboygan and Manitowoc counties are captured here in the mid-1950s, a period defined by tight-knit rural townships and an economy rooted in local dairy and industry. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Rocky Knoll Sanatorium, the St Paul-Friedhof Cem, and Mission House College.

  2. 1954 Map of Franklin, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Franklin, 1956 Print
    1954 Franklin
    1956 Print · USGS
    Sheboygan County agriculture and industry meet in the mid-1950s as rail lines converge on the city of Plymouth. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural sites like Mission House College, Maple Grove Cem, and the Rocky Knoll Sanatorium.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

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