1950s Maps of Queen Anne's County, Maryland

Explore 22 historic maps of Queen Anne'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 Queen Anne'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.
  • 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 Queen Anne's County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Queen Anne's 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 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

  3. 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

  4. 1953 Map of Annapolis
    1953 Map of Annapolis
    1953 Annapolis
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Annapolis waterfront during the early 1950s shows a dense landscape of naval facilities and coastal settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Eastport, Arundel on the Bay, and the historic U S Naval Academy.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 1955 Map of Kenton, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Kenton, 1957 Print
    1955 Kenton
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Kent County in the mid-1950s is a landscape of thriving rural crossroads and country schools. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Pearsons Corner, Seven Hickories, and Downes Chapel, alongside the early Lash Airfield.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. 1957 Map of Salisbury
    1957 Map of Salisbury
    1957 Salisbury
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of coastal defenses and rail-driven commerce. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania railroad lines or locate historic landmarks like the Fenwick Island Lighthouse and St Martin church.

  18. 1957 Map of Annapolis, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Annapolis, 1958 Print
    1957 Annapolis
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Annapolis and its surrounding peninsula are captured here as suburban growth begins to reach the Chesapeake shoreline. Researchers can trace the layout of the U S Naval Academy, find local landmarks like St Marys Church, or locate vanished leisure spots like Carrs Beach.
    5 unique versions available

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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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