1950s Maps of Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda

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


Downtown Bethesda, Bethesda maps

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

  2. 1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
    1956 Washington West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown Bethesda, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas

  3. 1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Washington
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Downtown Bethesda, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

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