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1950s Maps of Washington County, Florida

Explore 21 historic maps of Washington County 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 Washington County'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 Washington County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Washington County, FL maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Millers Ferry
    1950 Map of Millers Ferry
    1950 Millers Ferry
    1950 Print · USGS
    The riverine corridor of the Florida Panhandle comes alive in the mid-century before major highway changes altered the local landscape. Genealogists can trace family connections at Miller Cem and locate vanished river crossings like Millers Ferry and Shell Landing Ferry.
  4. 1950 Map of Ponce De Leon
    1950 Map of Ponce De Leon
    1950 Ponce De Leon
    1950 Print · USGS
    Florida's Panhandle is captured here at mid-century, where the Louisville and Nashville railroad meets the winding Choctawhatchee River. Researchers can locate old community landmarks like Douglas Crossroad, Knox Hill Sch, and the historic Old Spanish Trail.
  7. 1950 Map of Hinsons Cross Roads
    1950 Map of Hinsons Cross Roads
    1950 Hinsons Cross Roads
    1950 Print · USGS
    Florida's Panhandle is documented here at the midpoint of the century, showing the rural intersections of Washington, Holmes, and Walton counties. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like St Matthews Ch, Clarkston Cem, and the community at Hinsons Cross Roads.
  10. 1950 Map of Redbay
    1950 Map of Redbay
    1950 Redbay
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Choctawhatchee River corridor in the mid-century remains a landscape of dense swamps and small upland settlements. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and burial sites like Redbay Cem, Dead River Cem, and the river landing at Story Landing.
  13. 1950 Map of Caryville
    1950 Map of Caryville
    1950 Caryville
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Choctawhatchee River lowlands come to life in this 1950s survey of the Holmes and Washington border. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Blackman Cem, Forehand Cem, and schools in Gritney or Winterville.
  16. 1950 Map of Vernon, 1963 Print
    1950 Map of Vernon, 1963 Print
    1950 Vernon
    1963 Print · USGS
    In the mid-century Florida panhandle, this area of Washington County centers on the winding Holmes Creek and a dense network of rural communities. Researchers can locate several historical schools and churches, including Moss Hill Ch, Greenhead Sch, and Tiller Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Chipley, 1966 Print
    1950 Map of Chipley, 1966 Print
    1950 Chipley
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Florida panhandle life unfolds in this survey of the region where the railroad meets the Old Spanish Trail. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural landscape through Richter Crossroads, Mt Zion Cem, and the Chipley Landing Field.
  22. 1950 Map of Wausau, 1968 Print
    1950 Map of Wausau, 1968 Print
    1950 Wausau
    1968 Print · USGS
    Washington County during the early post-war years reveals a landscape of dispersed farmsteads and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Bells Mill, Orange Hill Corners, and several rural burial grounds like Bradford Cem.
  25. 1950 Map of Gap Lake, 1971 Print
    1950 Map of Gap Lake, 1971 Print
    1950 Gap Lake
    1971 Print · USGS
    Florida's Panhandle is shown here in the early fifties, a landscape of intricate cypress swamps and rural pine woods. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Deadening Cem, White Oak Ch, and the small settlement of Daniels.
  28. 1950 Map of Poplar Head, 1973 Print
    1950 Map of Poplar Head, 1973 Print
    1950 Poplar Head
    1973 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Washington and Holmes Counties are defined here by the winding Holmes Creek and a labyrinth of timbered bays. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Johnson Crossroad, Union Hill Sch, and the Bethesda Ch.
  31. 1951 Map of Chipley
    1951 Map of Chipley
    1951 Chipley
    1951 Print · USGS
    Chipley and its surrounding wetlands are captured here at the start of the 1950s, showing a landscape defined by the railroad and the Old Spanish Trail. Genealogists and local historians can locate early family landmarks like Richter Crossroads, Salem Ch, and Mt Zion Cem.
  34. 1951 Map of Wausau
    1951 Map of Wausau
    1951 Wausau
    1951 Print · USGS
    Florida's Panhandle is documented here in the early fifties, showing the rural communities of Washington and Holmes counties before modern development. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through sites like Everett Cem, Oak Grove Sch, and the community of Wausau.
  37. 1951 Map of Poplar Head
    1951 Map of Poplar Head
    1951 Poplar Head
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle in the early fifties shows a landscape of expansive bays and rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Union Hill Sch, Bethesda Ch, and the settlement at Poplar Head.
  40. 1951 Map of Bonifay
    1951 Map of Bonifay
    1951 Bonifay
    1951 Print · USGS
    Bonifay thrived at the intersection of rail and road in the mid-century Florida Panhandle. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of rural life through landmarks like Hoover Mill, Live Oak Sch Cem, and the Old Spanish Trail.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1951 Map of Gap Pond
    1951 Map of Gap Pond
    1951 Gap Pond
    1951 Print · USGS
    Northwest Florida's lake country is captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape of scattered homesteads and pine forests. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family burial sites like Barfield Cem and Wood Cem, or trace the community life around Gap Pond Ch.
  46. 1951 Map of Vernon
    1951 Map of Vernon
    1951 Vernon
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Washington County is mapped here as a network of rural settlements and vast freshwater systems. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Moss Hill Ch, Tiller Cem, and the community at Panama Heights among the many named ponds and swamps.
  49. 1952 Map of Cottondale West, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Cottondale West, 1953 Print
    1952 Cottondale West
    1953 Print · USGS
    Jackson County's railroad and rural church networks are preserved here in the early 1950s, centered on the strategic rail junction at Cottondale. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Lovewood Sch, Pilgrim Rest Ch, and New Prospect Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1952 Map of Compass Lake, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Compass Lake, 1953 Print
    1952 Compass Lake
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle at mid-century reveals a landscape of lakeside settlements and growing infrastructure at the junction of three counties. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Sandy Mount Ch, the settlement at Betts, and the Atlanta and St Andrews Bay rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1952 Map of Alford, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Alford, 1953 Print
    1952 Alford
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle comes into focus in the early 1950s as a landscape of rural crossroads and extensive wetlands along the Jackson and Washington border. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Gilberts Mill, rural schools like Oakie Ridge School, and the path of the Atlanta And St Andrews Bay railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1954 Map of Tallahassee, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Tallahassee, 1967 Print
    1954 Tallahassee
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle and South Georgia are captured here during a period of mid-century growth and military expansion. Researchers can trace the development of Panama City, the footprint of Tyndall Air Force Base, and the rail lines of the Atlantic Coast Line.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1959 Map of Tallahassee
    1959 Map of Tallahassee
    1959 Tallahassee
    1959 Print · USGS
    Florida's Panhandle and the Big Bend region appear here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by its great river systems and developing coast. Trace the early layout of Panama City, the expansive Apalachicola National Forest, and the coastal St Marks Lighthouse.
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