1950s Maps of Kent County, Maryland

Explore 25 historic maps of Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Kent County, MD maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Chestertown
    1951 Map of Chestertown
    1951 Chestertown
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Chesapeake Bay shoreline and Chester River necks appear in high detail during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous country landmarks like Wesley Chapel Cem, Starkey Corner, and Tolchester Beach.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 1951 Map of Barclay
    1951 Map of Barclay
    1951 Barclay
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Queen Anne's County is captured here in its prime agricultural era, just as modern drainage was reshaping the Delmarva landscape. Genealogists can trace family names at Hackett Corners or locate landmarks like St Gertrude Academy and the Pennsylvania rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Gunpowder Neck
    1951 Map of Gunpowder Neck
    1951 Gunpowder Neck
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Harford County shoreline and the Gunpowder Neck are captured here in the mid-century as a mix of military expansion and bayfront leisure. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Chase Station, the development of Harewood Park, and the isolated lighthouse at Pooles Island.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 1953 Map of Sudlersville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Sudlersville, 1955 Print
    1953 Sudlersville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Maryland-Delaware borderlands near the mid-century were defined by a rhythmic landscape of family crossroads and rail-side towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through sites like Holdens Ch, Unicorn Mill Pond, and the scattered settlements of Duhamel Corners and Barclay.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Rock Hall, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Rock Hall, 1955 Print
    1953 Rock Hall
    1955 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Eastern Shore in the mid-fifties is captured here, showing the waterfront communities and landings of Kent County. Genealogists can trace early landmarks and burial sites like Wesley Chapel Cem, Tolchester Beach, and the settlement at Fairlee.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 1953 Map of Chestertown, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Chestertown, 1955 Print
    1953 Chestertown
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore town of Chestertown and its surrounding tidewater landscape are captured here in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the riverfront wharves and rural landmarks, from Washington College and Bond Chapel to Quaker Neck Landing.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 1954 Map of Centreville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Centreville, 1955 Print
    1954 Centreville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Queen Anne's County seat and its surrounding Tidewater necks are captured in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by river landings and rural churches. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Centreville, Starkey Corner, and the Kennard Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1954 Map of Langford Creek, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Langford Creek, 1955 Print
    1954 Langford Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Chesapeake Bay shoreline and its maze of tidal coves come to life in this mid-century survey of Kent and Queen Annes counties. Genealogists can trace property near Raum Chapel, the hamlet of McKinleyville, and waterfront sites like Earle Landing and Cliffs Wharf.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 1958 Map of Church Hill, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Church Hill, 1959 Print
    1958 Church Hill
    1959 Print · USGS
    Queen Anne's County life in the late fifties centered on the Chester River landings and crossroads hamlets. Researchers can trace family history at Boyer Chapel and Thomas Cem, or locate historic river points like Deep Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 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

  25. 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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