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1950s Maps of Prince George's County, Maryland

Explore 34 historic maps of Prince George's 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 Prince George's 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 Prince George's County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Prince George's County, MD maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Washington East
    1951 Map of Washington East
    1951 Washington East
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Maryland and District of Columbia borderlands are caught in a period of intense post-war development. Local historians can trace the foundations of the University of Maryland, find the Franciscan Monastery, and locate vanished landmarks like Riggs Mill.
  4. 1951 Map of Clarksville
    1951 Map of Clarksville
    1951 Clarksville
    1951 Print · USGS
    Howard County just after the war was a land of rural crossroads and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through Linthicum Cemetery, Atholton High School, and the scattered Ruins along the Patuxent River.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Washington West
    1951 Map of Washington West
    1951 Washington West
    1951 Print · USGS
    Washington D.C. and its Maryland and Virginia suburbs appear here in the early fifties, just as the metropolitan area was beginning its massive post-war growth. Researchers can locate vanished streetscapes and institutional landmarks like the U S Soldiers Home, Glenwood Cem, and the historic Washington Cathedral.
  10. 1951 Map of Alexandria
    1951 Map of Alexandria
    1951 Alexandria
    1951 Print · USGS
    Greater Alexandria and Arlington are shown here in the early fifties during a period of massive suburban and military expansion. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of the Pentagon Building, the extensive rail lines of Potomac Yard, and local landmarks like Beacon Field.
  13. 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.
  16. 1951 Map of Anacostia
    1951 Map of Anacostia
    1951 Anacostia
    1951 Print · USGS
    Prince George's County and Southeast D.C. are seen here during their mid-century expansion, blending federal nerve centers with emerging suburban neighborhoods. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the numerous legacy Hebrew Cems, St Johns Ch, and the grounds of St Elizabeths Hospital.
  19. 1951 Map of Beltsville
    1951 Map of Beltsville
    1951 Beltsville
    1951 Print · USGS
    Maryland's interior research corridor is captured here at mid-century, showcasing the early growth of Prince George's and Montgomery counties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Union Cem, Colesville Sch, and the grounds of the Naval Ordnance Laboratory.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of Port Tobacco, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Port Tobacco, 1953 Print
    1951 Port Tobacco
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland's rural landscape is captured here in the early fifties, documenting the crossroads and creek-side settlements of Charles County. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like the Thomas Stone Cem, Haber de Venture, and the St Joseph Ch Cem near Port Tobacco.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Mt Vernon, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Mt Vernon, 1953 Print
    1951 Mt Vernon
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River shoreline near Mount Vernon and Accokeek is captured here just as the suburban corridor began to take shape in the early fifties. Researchers can trace historic sites like Fort Washington, the riverside Marshall Hall Park, and family-named churches like Macedonia Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Benedict, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Benedict, 1956 Print
    1953 Benedict
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Patuxent River valley in the early 1950s shows a landscape of tidal creeks and riverside landings across four Maryland counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Holland Cliff, Leitch Wharf, and the settlement at Aquasco.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 1956 Map of Anacostia
    1956 Map of Anacostia
    1956 Anacostia
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southeast Washington and Prince George's County are captured during a period of massive mid-century suburban and federal expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Fairfax Village, locate the Rosecroft Raceway, and find family sites at Cedar Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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.
  43. 1956 Map of Hughesville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Hughesville, 1958 Print
    1956 Hughesville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland in the mid-fifties is defined by rural crossroads and the expansive Cedarville State Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through landmarks like Old Field Cem, Burnt Store, and the cluster of schools near Bryantown.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
    1956 Alexandria
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia and D.C. are captured here in the mid-fifties during a period of rapid suburban and military growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through neighborhood schools like Hoffman Boston High Sch or locate ancestors at Ivy Hill Cem and Alexandria National Cem.
  49. 1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
    1956 Washington West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Washington and its Maryland and Virginia suburbs appear here during a transformative era of growth. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood development and find landmarks like Arlington National Cemetery, the U S Capitol, and Georgetown University.
  52. 1956 Map of Beltsville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Beltsville, 1958 Print
    1956 Beltsville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Maryland's suburban boundary regions are documented here during a mid-century era of rapid institutional and residential growth. Researchers can find many vanished landmarks, from the Drive-in Theater to legacy sites like Xaverian College and Carver Memorial Cemetery.
  55. 1956 Map of Brandywine, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Brandywine, 1958 Print
    1956 Brandywine
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of small crossroads communities and growing federal installations. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the network of local sites like St Thomas Church, Cheltenham, and the Boys Village of Maryland.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1956 Map of Port Tobacco, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Port Tobacco, 1959 Print
    1956 Port Tobacco
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Charles County is shown here during a period of rural stability and emerging infrastructure along the Potomac River. Genealogists and historians can trace family estates like Haber de Venture, visit the Mt Carmel Monastery, or follow the path of the Government Railroad.
  61. 1956 Map of Mount Vernon, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Mount Vernon, 1959 Print
    1956 Mount Vernon
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Potomac riverfront near Mount Vernon appears in the mid-fifties as suburban growth begins to touch both the Virginia and Maryland shores. Trace the development of communities like Gum Springs and Marshall Hall alongside historic sites like Harmony Hall.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1956 Map of Washington East, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Washington East, 1959 Print
    1956 Washington East
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the capital and its Maryland suburbs come into focus during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by institutional campuses and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace significant burial grounds like Mt Olivet Cemetery or locate historic landmarks such as Bird Stadium and the National Training School for Boys.
  67. 1956 Map of Indian Head, 1961 Print
    1956 Map of Indian Head, 1961 Print
    1956 Indian Head
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Potomac shoreline in the mid-fifties is a landscape of federal reservations and tobacco-country heritage. Researchers can trace historic river landings like Proctors Wharf and significant sites such as the Indian Head Powder Factory or the Habre de Venture estate.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 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
  73. 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
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