1950s Maps of Bethesda, Maryland

Explore 12 historic maps of Bethesda 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 Bethesda'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 Bethesda's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Bethesda, MD maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Washington West
    1951 Map of Washington West
    1951 Washington West
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Bethesda, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas

  2. 1951 Map of Rockville
    1951 Map of Rockville
    1951 Rockville
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Bethesda, including Gaithersburg, Rockville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Falls Church
    1951 Map of Falls Church
    1951 Falls Church
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Bethesda, including McLean, Tysons, and other nearby areas

  4. 1951 Map of Kensington
    1951 Map of Kensington
    1951 Kensington
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Bethesda, including Silver Spring, Rockville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Baltimore
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Bethesda, including Baltimore, Columbia, and other nearby areas

  6. 1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Baltimore
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Bethesda, including Baltimore, Columbia, and other nearby areas

  7. 1956 Map of Falls Church, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Falls Church, 1958 Print
    1956 Falls Church
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Bethesda, including McLean, Tysons, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
    1956 Washington West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Bethesda, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas

  9. 1956 Map of Rockville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Rockville, 1958 Print
    1956 Rockville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Bethesda, including Gaithersburg, Rockville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Kensington, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Kensington, 1958 Print
    1956 Kensington
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Bethesda, including Silver Spring, Rockville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Baltimore
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Bethesda, including Baltimore, Columbia, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Washington
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Bethesda, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

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