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1950s Maps of Cecil County, Maryland

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

Cecil County, MD maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Betterton
    1951 Map of Betterton
    1951 Betterton
    1951 Print · USGS
    Upper Chesapeake Bay communities and military installations are captured here just after the war, showing the expansion of the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Researchers can trace rural life and coastal trade through sites like the Still Pond Sta, Harris Wharf, and the Harford Furnace School.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Cecilton
    1951 Map of Cecilton
    1951 Cecilton
    1951 Print · USGS
    The upper Eastern Shore at mid-century reveals a landscape defined by deep river necks and quiet crossroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Bohemia Manor, Shrewsbury Ch, and small settlements like Earleville or Galena.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Cecilton
    1953 Map of Cecilton
    1953 Cecilton
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Cecil County shoreline and the Maryland-Delaware border are captured here in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the estates and rural hubs of Cecilton, locate Bohemia Manor Church, and find markers like MD-DEL Boundary Mon 5.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Elkton, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Elkton, 1954 Print
    1953 Elkton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cecil County is defined by the vital shipping corridors and rail lines connecting the Chesapeake and Delaware bays. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Gilpin Cem, rural landmarks such as Jones Chapel, and the industrial wharf at Old Frenchtown Wharf.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Bay View, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bay View, 1954 Print
    1953 Bay View
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania-Maryland border country is captured here in the early 1950s, showing the rural communities split by the Mason and Dixon Line. Researchers can locate several community hubs, including the Union Sch, Boulden Chapel, and the Pleasant Hill Lookout Tower.
    8 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Conowingo Dam, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Conowingo Dam, 1954 Print
    1953 Conowingo Dam
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Cecil and Harford County borderlands are caught in a period of industrial transition during the 1950s. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Darlington Cem, old schools at New Valley Sch, and the rail lines serving Conowingo Sta.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Newark West, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Newark West, 1954 Print
    1953 Newark West
    1954 Print · USGS
    The tristate borderlands of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware appear here in the early fifties as the University of Delaware and Newark began their modern expansion. Local historians can trace the Mason and Dixon Line across the landscape, past historic sites like Welsh Tract Ch Cem and Elk Mills.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Rising Sun, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Rising Sun, 1954 Print
    1953 Rising Sun
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northern Cecil County comes to life in the early fifties, following the historic Mason and Dixon Line into Pennsylvania. Genealogists can trace family names at West Nottingham Cem, Richards Oak, and the Brookview Chapel.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of North East, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of North East, 1955 Print
    1953 North East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Cecil County at the head of the Chesapeake Bay shows a bustling network of rail and river commerce in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Bethel Ch, the Old Town Point Wharf, and the small settlement of Leslie.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Aberdeen, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Aberdeen, 1955 Print
    1953 Aberdeen
    1955 Print · USGS
    Harford County is documented here in the early fifties, showing the growth of Aberdeen as a major rail hub near the Susquehanna River. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Noble Mill, St James Ch, and the grounds of Halls Crossroads Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Havre De Grace, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Havre De Grace, 1955 Print
    1953 Havre De Grace
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cecil County and the Susquehanna mouth are defined here by major military and rail infrastructure. Genealogists can locate family sites at Cokesbury Ch Cem or St Marks Ch Cem and trace the development of Perryville and Bainbridge.
    8 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Millington, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Millington, 1955 Print
    1953 Millington
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Maryland and Delaware borderlands are captured here in the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by river landings and rail junctions. Researchers can locate family landmarks at Peacock Corners and Coldwell Corners, or trace the old paths between Golts, Massey, and Millington.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Galena, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Galena, 1955 Print
    1953 Galena
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Upper Eastern Shore's riverine landscape is captured here in the early fifties, showing the agricultural and maritime character of Kent County. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Shrewsbury Ch, the village of Kennedyville, and landings along the Sassafras River.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 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.
  43. 1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Wilmington
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburban expansion and highway development. You can trace the path of the New Jersey Turnpike, locate the Fort Dix Military Reservation, or explore the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
  46. 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.
  49. 1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Wilmington
    1957 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic coastal plain comes alive in the mid-fifties as the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway redefine travel. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition and find landmarks like Ship John Shoal Light and the Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 1958 Map of Cecilton, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Cecilton, 1959 Print
    1958 Cecilton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southern Cecil County and the Maryland-Delaware border are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a rural landscape defined by the Bohemia River. Researchers can trace old family settlements and parish roots at St Francis Xavier Ch, Warwick, and Bohemia Mills.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1958 Map of Earleville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Earleville, 1959 Print
    1958 Earleville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maryland in the late fifties is captured here through its intricate shoreline of peninsulas and river necks. Researchers can trace the development of Crystal Beach, the location of St Pauls Ch, and the grounds of Elk Neck State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Wilmington
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the late fifties, during a period of massive suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace mid-century infrastructure like the N J Turnpike or locate coastal landmarks from Barnegat Bay to the Maurice River.
    3 unique versions available
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