1950s Maps of Downtown, Honolulu

Explore 3 historic maps of Downtown 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 Downtown'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 Downtown's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Downtown, Honolulu maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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