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1950s Maps of San Juan

Explore 11 historic maps of San Juan 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 San Juan'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 San Juan's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

San Juan maps

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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 Bayamon NE
    1950 Map of Bayamon NE
    1950 Bayamon NE
    1950 Print · USGS
    The shoreline of Toa Baja and Cataño is captured here at mid-century as the harbor area began its modern expansion. Researchers can trace the wetlands of Ciénaga de los Cucharillas or locate the historic El Cañuelo (Ruinas) and Palo Seco.
  7. 1950 Map of San Juan SO
    1950 Map of San Juan SO
    1950 San Juan SO
    1950 Print · USGS
    San Juan's southwestern suburbs were undergoing a massive transformation at mid-century, transitioning from rural barrios to major urban hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through emerging neighborhoods like Barriada Eleanor Roosevelt and institutions such as the Sanatorio Insular.
  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 Aguas Buenas, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Aguas Buenas, 1953 Print
    1952 Aguas Buenas
    1953 Print · USGS
    Aguas Buenas and the surrounding central highlands of Puerto Rico are mapped here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace family sites near Barrio Bairoa or locate community centers like the Escuela Luis Santella and Leprocomio.
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  19. 1955 Map of Aguas Buenas, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Aguas Buenas, 1956 Print
    1955 Aguas Buenas
    1956 Print · USGS
    The area surrounding Aguas Buenas is captured in the mid-fifties, showing the region before the extensive growth of the San Juan metro. Genealogists can trace family footprints through historic barrios like CAIMITO and CUPEL or locate old school sites like Escuela Segunda Unidad de Río Cañas.
  22. 1957 Map of Aguas Buenas, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Aguas Buenas, 1959 Print
    1957 Aguas Buenas
    1959 Print · USGS
    Aguas Buenas and the surrounding highlands are captured in the late fifties as the region's hydroelectric and communications infrastructure expanded. Researchers can trace family-named barrios and landmarks like Saint Just, Escuela Daniel Diaz, and the Leprosomio near the banks of Lago Loiza.
  25. 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.
  28. 1957 Map of Bayamon, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Bayamon, 1959 Print
    1957 Bayamon
    1959 Print · USGS
    Bayamón and its coastal surroundings are captured here in the late fifties, showing the area as industrial centers and new suburbs began to reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots in Pueblo Viejo or locate landmarks like Central Juanita and Isla de Cabras.
  31. 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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