1950s Maps of Cape May, New Jersey

Explore 3 historic maps of Cape May 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 Cape May'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 Cape May's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Cape May, NJ maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Cape May, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Cape May, 1956 Print
    1954 Cape May
    1956 Print · USGS
    Cape May and the Jersey Cape appear in the mid-fifties as a landscape of maritime defense and historic crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Town Bank, locate the Cold Spring Ch, or study the grounds of the US Naval Res.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Wildwood, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Wildwood, 1956 Print
    1955 Wildwood
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore is in full swing during the mid-1950s, showing the iconic barrier island resorts and salt marshes before modern expansion. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines and the oceanfront Boardwalk through Wildwood and North Wildwood.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 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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