1950s Maps of Stamford, Connecticut

Explore 8 historic maps of Stamford 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 Stamford'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.
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Start exploring Stamford's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Stamford, CT maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Pound Ridge, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Pound Ridge, 1953 Print
    1951 Pound Ridge
    1953 Print · USGS
    The New York and Connecticut borderlands appear here in the early fifties, showing the rural character of Westchester and Fairfield counties before significant suburbanization. Trace local heritage through family landmarks like Becks Hill and numerous burial sites such as Pound Ridge Cem and Waterbury Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Norwalk South, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Norwalk South, 1953 Print
    1951 Norwalk South
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Fairfield County coast comes alive in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of suburban expansion and deep-rooted maritime heritage. Trace local lineages and landmarks from Riverside Cemetery to the New York New Haven and Hartford rail lines.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of New York
    1954 Map of New York
    1954 New York
    1954 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown during the height of post-war suburbanization. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Levittown, the infrastructure of the Long Island Rail Road, and landmarks like Mitchel Afb.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Bayville, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Bayville, 1956 Print
    1954 Bayville
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Gold Coast of Long Island is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the transition from grand estates to post-war residential growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Pratt Cem or locate local landmarks like Mill Neck Manor and the Monastery.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Lloyd Harbor, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Lloyd Harbor, 1956 Print
    1954 Lloyd Harbor
    1956 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Long Island is captured in the mid-fifties during a period of refined coastal growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like Immaculate Conception Seminary, Coindre Hall, and the historic Fort Hill overlooking Oyster Bay.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Mount Kisco, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Mount Kisco, 1956 Print
    1955 Mount Kisco
    1956 Print · USGS
    Upper Westchester County is seen here during the mid-fifties, showing the sophisticated estate-and-commuter landscape of New York and Connecticut. Trace family history at Oakwood Cem, the Old Quaker Burial Ground, or local landmarks like Westfield State Farm.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    1957 New York
    1975 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown in this mid-century survey during a period of massive suburban growth and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the Long Island RR network and locate landmarks like Fort Tilden or the Brookhaven National Laboratory.

  8. 1958 Map of New York
    1958 Map of New York
    1958 New York
    1958 Print · USGS
    Long Island at the height of its postwar expansion reveals a landscape of rapidly growing suburbs and critical military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Levittown, the terminals of Idlewild Airport, and the grounds of Brookhaven National Laboratory.
    3 unique versions available

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