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1950s Maps of Carolina

Explore 10 historic maps of Carolina 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 Carolina'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 Carolina's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1950 Map of San Juan SE
    1950 Map of San Juan SE
    1950 San Juan SE
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century San Juan reveals a landscape in transition as the university district expands and new infrastructure emerges near the coast. Researchers can trace early urban development in Río Piedras, locate the Aeropuerto Internacional site, and find legacy landmarks like Hipodromo Las Casas.
  4. 1950 Map of Carolina SE
    1950 Map of Carolina SE
    1950 Carolina SE
    1950 Print · USGS
    The coastal and riverine landscape of Loíza and Carolina comes to life in this mid-century survey of Puerto Rico's sugar country. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Central Canóvanas and the narrow-gauge Fajardo Development Co RR as they wind through agricultural enclaves like Colonia Santa Barbara.
  7. 1950 Map of Carolina NO
    1950 Map of Carolina NO
    1950 Carolina NO
    1950 Print · USGS
    The coastal marshlands of Loíza and Carolina appear at a turning point in the mid-twentieth century as infrastructure began to transform the area. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Escuela Piñones and the planned Aeropuerto Internacional site.
  10. 1950 Map of Carolina SO
    1950 Map of Carolina SO
    1950 Carolina SO
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Carolina and its surrounding barrios are captured here during a shift from sugar production to aviation. Trace the early layout of Carolina near the Central Victoria mill and the planned International Airport.
  13. 1950 Map of San Juan NE
    1950 Map of San Juan NE
    1950 San Juan NE
    1950 Print · USGS
    The San Juan coastline and its expanding eastern suburbs are captured here at a pivotal moment of development. Trace the early footprint of the Aeropuerto Internacional and find local landmarks like Colegio del Sagrado Corazón or the Cementerio Buxeda.
  16. 1952 Map of Gurabo, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Gurabo, 1953 Print
    1952 Gurabo
    1953 Print · USGS
    The valleys and peaks of eastern Puerto Rico are captured here in the early fifties, showing the rural development of the Gurabo region. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks and community hubs like Trujillo Bajo, Escuela Manuel Agosto, and the Cementerio Rural de Gurabo.
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  19. 1955 Map of Gurabo, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Gurabo, 1956 Print
    1955 Gurabo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Gurabo and the surrounding highlands are captured here during a period of agricultural and educational expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through labeled landmarks like Trujillo Bajo, Escuela Abraham Lincoln, and the Cementerio Rural de Gurabo.
  22. 1957 Map of Carolina, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Carolina, 1959 Print
    1957 Carolina
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Puerto Rico is captured in the late fifties as sugar mills and new transit hubs like the Aeropuerto Internacional reshaped the coast. Trace the Rio Grande de Loiza past the Central Canovanas and the local post office at Loíza.
  25. 1957 Map of Gurabo, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Gurabo, 1959 Print
    1957 Gurabo
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Puerto Rican interior near the confluence of the Rio Gurabo and Rio Grande de Loiza comes alive in this late 1950s survey. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the Cementerio Rural de Carruzos and local schools like Escuela Manuel Lebron.
  28. 1957 Map of San Juan, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of San Juan, 1959 Print
    1957 San Juan
    1959 Print · USGS
    San Juan and its surrounding barrios are seen here in the midst of mid-century modernization, from the old city walls to the emerging international airport. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites across Santurce, the grounds of the Universidad de Puerto Rico, and historic landmarks like La Fortaleza.
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