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1950s Maps of Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Explore 24 historic maps of Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Anne Arundel County, MD maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Relay
    1950 Map of Relay
    1950 Relay
    1950 Print · USGS
    Maryland's corridor between Baltimore and Anne Arundel County is captured here just as the post-war suburban and industrial expansion takes flight. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Friendship International Airport and find local landmarks like the Thomas Viaduct and All Saints Convent.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Savage
    1950 Map of Savage
    1950 Savage
    1950 Print · USGS
    Howard County and parts of Anne Arundel County are shown here at mid-century, just as suburban expansion began to reshape these rural settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and institutions like St Marys College, Westley Grove, and the Maryland House of Correction.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Laurel
    1951 Map of Laurel
    1951 Laurel
    1951 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Maryland corridor between D.C. and Baltimore shows a region in transition as major parkways and research centers emerge. Researchers can trace the development of Fort Meade or find family history at Perkins Chapel and the Laurel Race Track.
  10. 1953 Map of Annapolis
    1953 Map of Annapolis
    1953 Annapolis
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Annapolis waterfront during the early 1950s shows a dense landscape of naval facilities and coastal settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Eastport, Arundel on the Bay, and the historic U S Naval Academy.
  13. 1953 Map of Swan Point, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Swan Point, 1955 Print
    1953 Swan Point
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Kent County shoreline and Chesapeake Bay waters are captured here in the early fifties, documenting the Eastern Shore's maritime character. Trace local history through detailed landings and waterfront settlements like Rock Hall, Gratitude, and Deep Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Love Point, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Love Point, 1955 Print
    1953 Love Point
    1955 Print · USGS
    Kent Island in the early fifties serves as a vital rail-to-river terminal at the mouth of the Chester River. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the Baltimore and Eastern railroad line to the Love Point Lighthouse and the grounds of Camp St Martin.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Lower Marlboro, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Lower Marlboro, 1956 Print
    1953 Lower Marlboro
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Patuxent River corridor remains the focus of rural life in the 1950s, bridging the Prince George's and Calvert county lines. You can trace historic waterfront landmarks like Lyons Creek Wharf, Magruder Landing, and old country sites like St Johns Ch.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of North Beach, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of North Beach, 1956 Print
    1953 North Beach
    1956 Print · USGS
    Maryland's western shore comes alive in the 1950s, showing a transition from rural Calvert County ridges to bustling bayside summer colonies. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Chesapeake Beach, the military presence at the U S Naval Reservation, and old country landmarks like All Saints Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Baltimore
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mid-Atlantic region in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and heavy rail corridors. Trace mid-century transit networks and military landmarks from the Aberdeen Proving Ground to the Gettysburg National Military Park.
  28. 1954 Map of Gibson Island, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Gibson Island, 1955 Print
    1954 Gibson Island
    1955 Print · USGS
    Anne Arundel County's shoreline was a hub of maritime navigation and coastal development in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations in St Margarets or Skidmore and locate landmarks like the State Prison Camp and Baltimore Lighthouse.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Baltimore
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured here during a period of massive suburban and military growth across the Chesapeake region. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate landmarks like Fort McHenry or the Aberdeen Proving Ground.
  34. 1956 Map of Round Bay, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Round Bay, 1960 Print
    1956 Round Bay
    1960 Print · USGS
    Anne Arundel County is captured here in the mid-1950s as its tidal shorelines transitioned into vibrant residential communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad corridor through Earleigh Heights and locate landmarks like the Crownsville State Hospital.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Bristol
    1957 Map of Bristol
    1957 Bristol
    1957 Print · USGS
    The riverfront landings and rail corridors of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties are well-defined in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Upper Marlboro and identify rural landmarks like Wesley Chapel, Waysons Corner, and the Marlboro Sta depot.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1957 Map of Davidsonville, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Davidsonville, 1958 Print
    1957 Davidsonville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Maryland's interior transition between Anne Arundel and Prince Georges counties is captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named crossroads like Pigeon House Corner and Staples Corners, alongside rural landmarks like All Hallows Chapel.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of South River, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of South River, 1958 Print
    1957 South River
    1958 Print · USGS
    The South River and its labyrinth of tidal coves define this coastal Maryland landscape during the postwar boom. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named points and early church sites like All Hallows Ch and Hopes Chapel, alongside the growth of Parole and Edgewater.
    6 unique versions available
  46. 1957 Map of Annapolis, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Annapolis, 1958 Print
    1957 Annapolis
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Annapolis and its surrounding peninsula are captured here as suburban growth begins to reach the Chesapeake shoreline. Researchers can trace the layout of the U S Naval Academy, find local landmarks like St Marys Church, or locate vanished leisure spots like Carrs Beach.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of Deale, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Deale, 1959 Print
    1957 Deale
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maryland at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a blend of historic river landings and new waterfront developments. Genealogists and local historians can locate legacy sites like St James Ch alongside seasonal destinations such as Camp Wabanna and Mimosa Cove.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Savage, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Savage, 1960 Print
    1957 Savage
    1960 Print · USGS
    Howard County and Anne Arundel County appear in the late fifties as a landscape of crossroads hamlets and significant institutional sites. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Maryland House of Correction, the Laurel Harness Racing Track, and family landmarks like St Johns Cem.
    6 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of Relay, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Relay, 1960 Print
    1957 Relay
    1960 Print · USGS
    Maryland's corridor between Baltimore and the suburbs was rapidly evolving in the late fifties, shaped by major infrastructure and aviation. Genealogists can trace family roots through United Hebrew Cemetery, Severn Sch, and many small communities like Relay and Harmans.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Laurel, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Laurel, 1960 Print
    1957 Laurel
    1960 Print · USGS
    Maryland's corridor between D.C. and Baltimore shows a mix of institutional growth and rural landscapes in the 1950s. Trace the grounds of the Laurel Race Track, the Fort George G Meade Military Reservation, and historic schools like Phair Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1957 Map of Odenton, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Odenton, 1960 Print
    1957 Odenton
    1960 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Anne Arundel County is documented here in the mid-fifties, showing the massive footprint of Fort George G Meade alongside traditional crossroads. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Waugh Cem, the U S Naval Academy Dairy, and the rail junction at Odenton.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1957 Map of Curtis Bay, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Curtis Bay, 1960 Print
    1957 Curtis Bay
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of South Baltimore and the emerging suburbs of Anne Arundel County are shown here during the late fifties growth spurt. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family roots through sites like Cedar Hill Cem, Harundale, and the Curtis Bay Army Ordnance Depot.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Baltimore
    1964 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania are shown during the mid-century expansion of the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate sites like Fort Detrick and Gettysburg National Military Park.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Washington
    1966 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic region during the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of growing suburbs and vital military outposts. Researchers can trace historic river towns and shorelines from Alexandria to the Hooper Islands and St Clements Island.
    5 unique versions available
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