1950s Maps of Somerset County, Maryland

Explore 6 historic maps of Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Somerset County, MD maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Crisfield
    1953 Map of Crisfield
    1953 Crisfield
    1953 Print · USGS
    Maryland's lower Eastern Shore thrives as a maritime and rail center during the early fifties, where the town meets the marsh. Genealogists and historians can trace the streets of Crisfield, locate the Phoenix Church, or explore the waterfront around Somers Cove and Jersey Island.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Hallwood
    1953 Map of Hallwood
    1953 Hallwood
    1953 Print · USGS
    Lower Accomack County and the Maryland borderlands are captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape defined by the railroad and tidal creeks. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Jenkins Bridge PO, Greenwood Cem, and the old Tunnels Mill site.

  3. 1953 Map of Pocomoke City
    1953 Map of Pocomoke City
    1953 Pocomoke City
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Worcester County comes to life at the Maryland-Virginia line, where the river-bound economy of Pocomoke City meets the deep reaches of Cypress Swamp. Family historians can trace rural landmarks from Tindlys Chapel to the small community at Costen.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 1959 Map of Richmond
    1959 Map of Richmond
    1959 Richmond
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Virginia is captured here at its most vital rail and river junctions, from the capital city to the Chesapeake Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of colonial settlements like Williamsburg and military landmarks including Fort Monroe and Camp Lee.

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