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1950s Maps of Mobile, Alabama

Explore 14 historic maps of Mobile 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 Mobile'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 Mobile's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Mobile, AL maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Hurricane, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Hurricane, 1954 Print
    1953 Hurricane
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Alabama delta and its bluff-side settlements are captured here in the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by its waterways and railroads. Genealogists and historians can locate CIVIL WAR TRENCHES, the historic Blakeley Sch, and numerous family burial grounds like Wilkins Cem.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Spring Hill, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Spring Hill, 1954 Print
    1953 Spring Hill
    1954 Print · USGS
    The suburbs of western Mobile are shown in detail during the early fifties as the city expanded past its traditional limits. Researchers can trace local development through landmarks like Spring Hill College, Bates Field, and the Mobile Country Club.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Daphne, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Daphne, 1954 Print
    1953 Daphne
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay is captured in the early fifties, showing the growth of coastal communities from Daphne to Fairhope. Genealogists and historians can locate family homes and community landmarks like the Baldwin Co Training Sch, Jackson Oak, and Tatumville.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Bridgehead, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bridgehead, 1954 Print
    1953 Bridgehead
    1954 Print · USGS
    The eastern shore of Mobile Bay appears in the early fifties as a landscape of tidal marshes and strategic bluffs. Genealogists and historians can locate Civil War Trenches near Fort McDermott and trace family roots at Blakeley Cem or D'Olive Cem.
    6 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Kushla, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Kushla, 1954 Print
    1953 Kushla
    1954 Print · USGS
    The rural outskirts of Mobile are documented in the early fifties as the region's railroad and river networks shaped local life. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and centers of worship like St Johns Chapel, Mauvilla Cem, and Mt Pilgrim Ch.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Chickasaw, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Chickasaw, 1955 Print
    1953 Chickasaw
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alabama's industrial and residential growth comes into focus in this mid-century survey of the Mobile riverfront. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Chickasaw and Saraland, identifying family landmarks like Saraland Cem, Myers Cem, and the old Ship Yard.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Theodore, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Theodore, 1955 Print
    1953 Theodore
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, Mobile County’s coastal interior was a landscape of rail-side towns and winding rivers just before the suburban expansion of Mobile reached its peak. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks including the County Farm, Magnolia Church, and the winding Old Spanish Trail.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Mobile, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mobile, 1955 Print
    1953 Mobile
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mobile and its neighboring industrial suburbs thrive in the mid-1950s as the riverfront reaches its peak as a rail and maritime gateway. Researchers can locate specific family homesites near Barton Academy, the sprawling Brookley Air Force Base, or the grounds of Magnolia Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Hollingers Island, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Hollingers Island, 1955 Print
    1953 Hollingers Island
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mobile Bay's western shore in the early fifties shows a blend of military activity and coastal leisure. Researchers can trace the development of South Brookley and Hollingers Island, locating landmarks like the Alba Club, Casher Cem, and New Hope Ch.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Mobile, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Mobile, 1968 Print
    1953 Mobile
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the streets of Mobile to the marshes of New Orleans. Trace family roots in coastal towns like Pass Christian and Bayou La Batre or locate military landmarks including Keesler AFB.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Mobile
    1957 Map of Mobile
    1957 Mobile
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast in the mid-1950s reveals a bustling corridor of rail-and-river commerce connecting Alabama to Louisiana. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements and military hubs from Keesler Afb to the coastal reaches of Ship Island and Bogalusa.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Tanner Williams, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Tanner Williams, 1958 Print
    1957 Tanner Williams
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Mobile County in the late fifties shows a rural landscape transitioning around the new Big Creek Lake. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family cemeteries and country churches, including Tanner Williams, Seven Hills, and Dees Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Pensacola, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Pensacola, 1967 Print
    1957 Pensacola
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and Alabama coast are seen here at the height of the Cold War, showcasing a unique mix of military aviation and emerging beach tourism. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Old Corry Field, the lumber town of Bagdad, and the coastal reaches of Santa Rosa Island.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1959 Map of Pensacola
    1959 Map of Pensacola
    1959 Pensacola
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and Alabama coast come alive in this late fifties survey of military aviation and maritime life. Genealogists can trace family roots in Bagdad, Loxley, and Milton while mapping the rails of the Louisville and Nashville.
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