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1950s Maps of Honolulu, Hawaii

Explore 9 historic maps of Honolulu 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 Honolulu'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 Honolulu's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Honolulu, HI maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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 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.
  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.
  13. 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. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
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