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1950s Maps of Staten Island, New York

Explore 10 historic maps of Staten Island 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 Staten Island'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 Staten Island's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Staten Island, NY maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Keyport, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Keyport, 1956 Print
    1954 Keyport
    1956 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County's northern bayshore is caught in a moment of rapid postwar growth as the Garden State Parkway begins to reshape the landscape. Trace ancestral roots through detailed renderings of Keyport, Matawan, and Keansburg, or locate family sites near Rose Hill Cem and Van Marters Corner.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Sandy Hook, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Sandy Hook, 1956 Print
    1954 Sandy Hook
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Jersey's bayshore and peninsula are captured here in the mid-1950s, showcasing a landscape of military reservations and harbor towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Lighthouse or locate family roots near St Marys Sch and Harmony Cem.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of South Amboy, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of South Amboy, 1957 Print
    1954 South Amboy
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Middlesex County is captured here during a period of rapid suburban and industrial expansion along the Raritan Bay. Researchers can trace family sites from Sayreville to Old Bridge, finding local landmarks like the Sacred Heart Sch and the Auto Race Track.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Arthur Kill, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Arthur Kill, 1957 Print
    1955 Arthur Kill
    1957 Print · USGS
    Staten Island and the industrial New Jersey shore are captured here in the mid-fifties, just as suburban expansion began to accelerate. Researchers can trace historic institutions and neighborhoods from Sea View Hospital to the Staten Island Rapid Transit line and the Linden Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of The Narrows, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of The Narrows, 1957 Print
    1955 The Narrows
    1957 Print · USGS
    Staten Island and Brooklyn face each other across the water in the mid-1950s, a period of significant suburban growth and established maritime defense. Researchers can trace the Staten Island Rapid Transit line or locate local landmarks like Wagner Memorial College and the Old Austen House.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Elizabeth, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Elizabeth, 1958 Print
    1955 Elizabeth
    1958 Print · USGS
    Greater Newark and Elizabeth are shown here at a peak of industrial and transit development during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and urban historians can trace local parish schools like St Marys Sch, the vast Evergreen Cemetery, and the early layout of Newark Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1955 Map of Jersey City, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Jersey City, 1958 Print
    1955 Jersey City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Jersey City and the New York Harbor waterfront appear at their industrial peak, showcasing a landscape of massive rail yards and active piers. Researchers can trace the sprawling Greenville Yards, the Naval Reservation Bayonne Supply Depot, and local landmarks like Roosevelt Stadium.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Newark
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is captured here at the dawn of the highway era, tracing the dense corridors between Newark and Philadelphia. Genealogists and local historians can map the rail networks of the Reading RR or locate mid-century military life at Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1956 Map of Perth Amboy, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Perth Amboy, 1958 Print
    1956 Perth Amboy
    1958 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County emerges as a suburban and industrial powerhouse in the mid-fifties as major highways reshape the landscape. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous numbered schools and parish sites like St Cecilias Sch or the Edison Memorial Tower.
    6 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Newark
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial and military heart of the Mid-Atlantic is mapped during its post-war suburban boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail corridors of the Reading Railroad and locate key landmarks from Princeton University to Fort Hancock.
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