1950s Maps of Greenbelt, Maryland

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


Greenbelt, 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1957 Map of Lanham, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Lanham, 1958 Print
    1957 Lanham
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Prince George's County is caught between its rural roots and suburban growth during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Carrollton, locate the Divine Savior Seminary, or find family names near Tall Oaks Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Laurel, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Laurel, 1960 Print
    1957 Laurel
    1960 Print · USGS
    Maryland's corridor between D.C. and Baltimore shows a mix of institutional growth and rural landscapes in the 1950s. Trace the grounds of the Laurel Race Track, the Fort George G Meade Military Reservation, and historic schools like Phair Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1957 Map of Washington East, 1962 Print
    1957 Map of Washington East, 1962 Print
    1957 Washington East
    1962 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of the District and Maryland's inner suburbs are captured here at the height of post-war growth. Researchers can trace the mid-century layout of local landmarks like the National Arboretum, the College Park Airport, and Mt Olivet Cemetery.

  11. 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

  12. 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

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