1950s Maps of Washington County, North Carolina

Explore 14 historic maps of Washington 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 Washington 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.
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  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Washington County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Washington County, NC maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Norfolk, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Norfolk, 1954 Print
    1953 Norfolk
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina appear here during the post-war industrial boom, showing the critical rail-and-sea connections of Hampton Roads. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Gethsemane Ch, the Caledonia State Prison Farm, and the vast interior of the Dismal Swamp.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Columbia West, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Columbia West, 1956 Print
    1953 Columbia West
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Tyrrell County in the early fifties shows a landscape deeply tied to the waters of the Scuppernong River and Albemarle Sound. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the New Jerusalem Ch and old landings like River Neck Landing or Simmons Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Rocky Mount, 1964 Print
    1953 Rocky Mount
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina in the mid-fifties is defined by its deep river basins and the vast wetlands of the Tidewater. Genealogists can trace family roots through hubs like Kinston and New Bern or explore the wilderness of Pettigrew State Park and Lake Mattamuskeet.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Map of Rocky Mount
    1954 Rocky Mount
    1954 Print · USGS
    Eastern North Carolina is mapped in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of sounds, swamps, and steam-era rail lines. Genealogists can trace the rural road networks and rail spurs connecting towns like Tarboro, Greenville, and the remote Columbia.

  5. 1954 Map of Plymouth East, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Plymouth East, 1957 Print
    1954 Plymouth East
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal plain life in the mid-fifties centered on the rail hub of Plymouth and the surrounding marshlands. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lily Valley Ch or trace the historic path of the Old Turnpike through the Dismal Swamp.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Roper North, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Roper North, 1957 Print
    1954 Roper North
    1957 Print · USGS
    The southern shores of Albemarle Sound are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of maritime and rail commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Skinnersville, find old meeting houses like Shiloh Wonder Ch, and locate the Norfolk Southern crossing near Mackeys.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Roper South, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Roper South, 1957 Print
    1954 Roper South
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's drainage and timber landscapes are frozen in time here during the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the roads around Roper or locate landmarks like Clemons High Sch and the massive Phelps Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Creswell, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Creswell, 1957 Print
    1954 Creswell
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina was defined by its water-management systems and small farming hamlets in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Woodley Chapel, St Marys Ch, and the community of Cherry.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of Creswell SE, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Creswell SE, 1957 Print
    1954 Creswell SE
    1957 Print · USGS
    Tyrrell and Washington counties in the mid-1950s show a landscape shaped by drainage and quiet rural settlement. Genealogists can trace family locations near Holly Grove Ch, Woodleys Chapel, and the isolated community of New Lands.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Westover, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Westover, 1957 Print
    1954 Westover
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River delta meets the Albemarle Sound in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by tidewater agriculture and rail transport. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Saints Delight Ch, Zion Chapel, and the community of Westover.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1954 Map of Pungo Lake, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Pungo Lake, 1957 Print
    1954 Pungo Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hyde and Washington counties in the early fifties reveal a landscape defined by water and ridge settlements. Genealogists can trace family access points at Elbow Landing and Davis Landing or find the remote Union Grove settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1954 Map of New Lake NW, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of New Lake NW, 1957 Print
    1954 New Lake NW
    1957 Print · USGS
    The swampy interior of Hyde and Washington counties is revealed in the mid-1950s as a landscape of vast drainage canals and wetlands. Genealogists and researchers can trace the intricate waterways of Huntinghouse Canal, Lake Canal, and the southern shores of Phelps Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1954 Map of Pike Road, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Pike Road, 1957 Print
    1954 Pike Road
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina's drainage and swamp lands are seen here in the mid-fifties as engineering transformed the Beaufort and Washington county lines. Researchers can trace the layout of early canal systems like the East Pantego Intercepting Canal and find local landmarks such as Wenona Ch and the Pike Road settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1954 Map of Leonards Point, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Leonards Point, 1957 Print
    1954 Leonards Point
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington County during the mid-1950s shows a landscape of expansive wetlands and small shoreline landings. Genealogists can trace family names at Piney Grove Ch or locate old community hubs like Davenport Forks and Pea Ridge.
    2 unique versions available

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