1950s Maps of Worcester County, Maryland

Explore 7 historic maps of Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Worcester County, MD maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Boxiron
    1953 Map of Boxiron
    1953 Boxiron
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maryland and Virginia at mid-century reveal a landscape of tidal marshes and remote landings along the Chincoteague Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace old shoreline access points like Truitt Landing and Scarboro Landing near Boxiron.

  2. 1953 Map of Girdletree
    1953 Map of Girdletree
    1953 Girdletree
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Maryland-Virginia borderlands on the Eastern Shore are captured here in the early fifties, where rail and tide met. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from Franklin City to Girdletree, including St Pauls School and Spring Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Assawoman Bay
    1953 Map of Assawoman Bay
    1953 Assawoman Bay
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Atlantic coast and back bays along the Maryland-Delaware border are captured here just after the war. You can trace early coastal landmarks including the Fenwick Island Lighthouse, the settlement of Bayville, and the marshy expanses of Isle of Wight.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 1953 Map of Whittington Point
    1953 Map of Whittington Point
    1953 Whittington Point
    1953 Print · USGS
    Assateague Island and the coastal marshes of the Maryland-Virginia border are captured here in the mid-century. Historians and researchers can trace the old state line at the Boundary Monument and locate maritime outposts like Pope Coast Guard Station or the remote Scotts Landing.

  7. 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.

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