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1950s Maps of Rye, New Hampshire

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

Rye, NH maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Portsmouth
    1952 Map of Portsmouth
    1952 Portsmouth
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire and Maine are shown in detail during the early fifties, centering on the harbor and the bustling city of Portsmouth. Trace the development of the Piscataqua River waterfront, find ancestral sites like Winnicut Mills, and locate old rail hubs at Greenland Station or Newington Station.
  4. 1956 Map of Kittery, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Kittery, 1957 Print
    1956 Kittery
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire coastlines meet here in the mid-1950s, a landscape shaped by centuries of maritime defense and growing suburban neighborhoods. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Kittery and New Castle, locating landmarks like Fort McClary State Park and the Whaleback Lighthouse.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Isles Of Shoals, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Isles Of Shoals, 1957 Print
    1956 Isles Of Shoals
    1957 Print · USGS
    The offshore islands of York County and Rockingham County are captured in this mid-century maritime survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the settlement of Gosport on Star Island and locate landmarks like the White Island Lighthouse and the ledges of Duck Island.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Dover, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Dover, 1960 Print
    1956 Dover
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire and the Maine borderlands are captured here during a period of massive transition as modern infrastructure meets historic mill towns. Researchers can trace the development of Pease Air Force Base or locate family roots at Winnicut Mills and Packers Falls Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of York, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of York, 1960 Print
    1956 York
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Maine coastline in the mid-fifties shows a world of historic harbor defenses and growing seaside resorts. Genealogists can trace family names at Brixham Upper Corners, locate the First Parish Ch, and explore the shoreline from York Cliffs to Kittery.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
    1956 Portland
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern Maine and eastern New Hampshire are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a time of major highway expansion and military growth. You can trace the path of the Maine Turnpike and locate landmarks like the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Sebago Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Portsmouth, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Portsmouth, 1963 Print
    1956 Portsmouth
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire and Maine are shown here during the mid-fifties, just as the massive Pease Air Force Base was established. Researchers can trace family sites from Winnicut Mills to Atlantic Heights and find local landmarks like Breakfast Hill.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1956 Map of Isles of Shoals, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of Isles of Shoals, 1964 Print
    1956 Isles of Shoals
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Isles of Shoals are captured here in the mid-1950s, detailing the maritime boundary between Maine and New Hampshire. Researchers can locate island landmarks such as Tucke Mon, the Lighthouse on White Island, and the settlement at Appledore.
  25. 1956 Map of Boston, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Boston, 1967 Print
    1956 Boston
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and industrial interior are seen here during the mid-century peak of suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace historic harbor defenses like Fort Revere, local landmarks such as Faneuil Hall, and the vast Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
    6 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Hampton, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Hampton, 1959 Print
    1957 Hampton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Rockingham County in the late fifties shows a landscape of tidal marshes and growing beach communities. Genealogists and local researchers can locate landmarks like Dearborn Academy, the Boston and Maine RR, and Ring Swamp Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1958 Map of Boston
    1958 Map of Boston
    1958 Boston
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire are shown at the height of the industrial era, before the full expansion of the interstate system. Trace coastal defenses at Fort Warren, historic rail lines like the Boston and Maine, and the development of the Mass. 128 corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1959 Map of Portland
    1959 Map of Portland
    1959 Portland
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire coastlines meet in this mid-century portrait of maritime commerce and inland rail networks. Researchers can trace the legacy of coastal defense at Fort Williams and follow the historic path of the Maine Central RR through the White Mountain National Forest.
    2 unique versions available
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