Old Maps of Honolulu County, Hawaii for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 135 historic maps of Honolulu County. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Honolulu County's past.


Honolulu County, HI maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Waimea, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Waimea, 1954 Print
    1952 Waimea
    1954 Print · USGS
    Oahu's North Shore in the early fifties shows the early residential framing of Sunset Beach and the rugged forest reserves of the interior. Trace historic sites like Puu o Mahuka Heiau and follow the route of Kamehameha Highway past Waimea Bay.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Koko Head, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Koko Head, 1954 Print
    1952 Koko Head
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southeast Oahu's ridgelines and coastal plains are captured here in the early fifties, just as suburban expansion began reaching toward Koko Head. Researchers can trace early residential tracts like Aina Haina and the original footprint of Kuapa Pond or Waimanalo Village.

  3. 1952 Map of Mokapu, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Mokapu, 1954 Print
    1952 Mokapu
    1954 Print · USGS
    Windward Oahu's coastline is captured in the early fifties, showing the development of Kailua and Lanikai alongside major military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Heiau, Kailua Sky Ranch, and the Koolau Boys Home.

  4. 1953 Map of Haleiwa, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Haleiwa, 1954 Print
    1953 Haleiwa
    1954 Print · USGS
    Oahu's North Shore thrived as a plantation powerhouse in the early fifties, where sugar production and military presence shaped the land. Genealogists can trace family footprints through Kemoo Camp, Poamoho Camp, and the Kawailoa Soto Mission and School.

  5. 1953 Map of Schofield Barracks, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Schofield Barracks, 1955 Print
    1953 Schofield Barracks
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oahu is depicted here during a period of significant military and agricultural activity. Historians can trace the development of Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Air Force Base or locate the old Kunia Camp.

  6. 1953 Map of Honolulu, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Honolulu, 1956 Print
    1953 Honolulu
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Honolulu is captured here during a time of rapid urban expansion, from the bustling waterfront to the residential ridges. Researchers can trace the footprints of Fort Shafter, the historic Oahu Railway, and the early layout of the University of Hawaii.

  7. 1953 Map of Ewa, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Ewa, 1956 Print
    1953 Ewa
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oahu in the early fifties was a landscape of military aviation and plantation life. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous worker settlements like Tenney Village and Renton Village or find the Sugar Mill that drove the local economy.

  8. 1953 Map of Puuloa, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Puuloa, 1956 Print
    1953 Puuloa
    1956 Print · USGS
    Honolulu and Pearl Harbor are documented here during a period of significant military and aviation expansion. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of the Damon Tract, locate Nimitz Sch, and explore the layout of Ford Island.

  9. 1953 Map of Hauula, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Hauula, 1956 Print
    1953 Hauula
    1956 Print · USGS
    Oahu's rugged interior and windward coast are captured here in the early fifties, showing the evolution of military and plantation lands. Trace the Abandoned RR near Hauula, the grounds of Leilehua High Sch, and landmarks like Sacred Falls (Kaliuwaa).

  10. 1954 Map of Oahu
    1954 Map of Oahu
    1954 Oahu
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oahu is caught between its plantation roots and its growing role as a Pacific military hub. Trace the OR and L Co rail lines and explore the 1950s footprints of Pearl Harbor, Libbyville, and Waipahu.

  11. 1954 Map of Waianae, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Waianae, 1955 Print
    1954 Waianae
    1955 Print · USGS
    The leeward coast of Oahu is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the development of coastal communities between the sea and the rugged heights. Genealogists and historians can trace Waianae Homesteads and significant cultural sites like Kaneaki Heiau.

  12. 1954 Map of Kahuku, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Kahuku, 1955 Print
    1954 Kahuku
    1955 Print · USGS
    The northern tip of Oahu is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by sugar production and coastal military infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Sugar Mill, the Laie Temple, and the Hawaii Infantry Training Camp.

  13. 1954 Map of Kaena, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Kaena, 1955 Print
    1954 Kaena
    1955 Print · USGS
    The western tip of Oahu is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of coastal ranches and military airfields. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the ancient Heiau at Keaau Homesteads, or find the Makua (Site) in the shadow of the peaks.

  14. 1954 Map of Kahana, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Kahana, 1955 Print
    1954 Kahana
    1955 Print · USGS
    The windward coast of Oahu is captured in the mid-fifties, showing a rural landscape before modern expansion. Historians can trace the Sugar Mill (Ruin) near Molii Pond or locate local landmarks like Mokolii Island (Chinamans Hat) and the Kahana settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1954 Map of Kaneohe, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Kaneohe, 1956 Print
    1954 Kaneohe
    1956 Print · USGS
    Windward Oahu in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of mountain homesteads and expanding coastal settlements. Trace family land in the Waiahole Homesteads or locate local landmarks like the Territorial Hospital and the Heeia Radio Station.

  16. 1954 Map of Waipahu, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Waipahu, 1956 Print
    1954 Waipahu
    1956 Print · USGS
    Oahu's south-central coastline and plantation interior are documented in the mid-fifties during a period of industrial and military growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Oahu Railway and industry sites like the Sugar Refinery and Waipio Camp A.

  17. 1959 Map of Mokapu, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Mokapu, 1960 Print
    1959 Mokapu
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oahu at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a mix of military installations and burgeoning seaside communities. Local historians can trace the early layouts of Lanikai and Kailua, alongside landmarks like the Kailua Sky Ranch and Bellows Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1959 Map of Koko Head, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Koko Head, 1960 Print
    1959 Koko Head
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Oahu in the late fifties shows a landscape of military bases and coastal growth before the major transformation of its ancient fishponds. Trace early neighborhood developments in Aina Haina and Portlock, or locate landmarks like Kuapa Pond and Koko Crater.

  19. 1959 Map of Kaneohe, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Kaneohe, 1961 Print
    1959 Kaneohe
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oahu in the late fifties shows a mix of growing residential communities and traditional Hawaiian fishponds. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the Kokokahi Homesteads, locate old landmarks like St Anns Sch, or study the footprint of the State Hospital.

  20. 1959 Map of Honolulu, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Honolulu, 1961 Print
    1959 Honolulu
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Honolulu is captured here during a transition toward modern statehood, showing a dense city bounded by the Koolau peaks and the Pacific. Trace the footprints of the Oahu Railway and Land Co, Iolani Palace, and Diamond Head.

  21. 1959 Map of Waipahu, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Waipahu, 1961 Print
    1959 Waipahu
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Oahu in the late fifties reveals a landscape defined by sugar plantations, pineapple research, and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the water network of the Waiahole Ditch, find the old Sugar Refinery, and locate the Kipapa Airfield near Waipio Acres.

  22. 1959 Map of Puuloa, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Puuloa, 1961 Print
    1959 Puuloa
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Pearl Harbor vicinity in the late fifties showcases a landscape transformed by global aviation and defense. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Hickam Village, the Honolulu Observatory, and the historic Salt Evaporators.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1960 Map of Haleiwa, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Haleiwa, 1961 Print
    1960 Haleiwa
    1961 Print · USGS
    Oahu's North Shore and the Wahiawa Plateau are documented here during the height of the mid-century plantation era. Genealogists and historians can trace laborers' quarters at Poamoho Camp, the industrial Sugar Mill in Waialua, and the layout of Schofield Barracks.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1960 Map of Schofield Barracks, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Schofield Barracks, 1962 Print
    1960 Schofield Barracks
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Oahu and the Waianae Range are captured here during a period of significant military and agricultural activity. Researchers can trace the layout of Schofield Barracks, locate Kunia Camp, and find landmarks like Wheeler Field and Kolekole Pass.

  25. 1961 Map of Oahu
    1961 Map of Oahu
    1961 Oahu
    1961 Print · USGS
    Oahu's strategic landscape is captured here during the early statehood era, showing the balance between burgeoning urban centers and massive military installations. Trace the path of the Oahu Railway and Land Co or locate historical sites like Schofield Barracks and Punchbowl Hill.

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