1950s Maps of Dayton, Ohio

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


Dayton, OH maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Cincinnati, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Cincinnati, 1965 Print
    1953 Cincinnati
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the industrial heartland of Indiana and Ohio are captured here during the mid-century peak of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace connections between Cincinnati and outlying military sites like Camp Atterbury and Bakalar AFB.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Miamisburg, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Miamisburg, 1956 Print
    1955 Miamisburg
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Great Miami River valley thrived in the mid-fifties as rail lines and new highways connected growing towns. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at Trissel Cem, trace the grounds of the Veterans Administration Center, or find old schools like the Mark Twain Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Dayton South, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Dayton South, 1956 Print
    1955 Dayton South
    1956 Print · USGS
    South of Dayton in the mid-fifties, the landscape was quickly transitioning from farmland to suburban hubs like Kettering and Moraine. Researchers can trace old neighborhood boundaries and find local landmarks such as Alexandersville, University of Dayton, and the Gentile Depot.

  4. 1955 Map of Bellbrook, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Bellbrook, 1956 Print
    1955 Bellbrook
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Greene County countryside near Bellbrook is caught in a moment of mid-century transition as suburban growth reaches toward the Little Miami River. Genealogists can trace old family footprints at Pioneer Cemetery, Washington Mills, and several rural churches including Mt Zion Ch.

  5. 1955 Map of West Milton, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of West Milton, 1956 Print
    1955 West Milton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Miami and Montgomery counties in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of river-bend settlements and rural townships. Trace family roots at Wheelock Cem, locate the old Township Sch, or find the Drive-in Theater near the Stillwater River.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Tipp City, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Tipp City, 1956 Print
    1955 Tipp City
    1956 Print · USGS
    Miami County and Montgomery County meet along the river in the mid-fifties as the region transitions from its canal-era roots to a modern aviation hub. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like English Cemetery or Middle District Church while following the historic Miami and Erie Canal.

  7. 1955 Map of Trotwood, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Trotwood, 1956 Print
    1955 Trotwood
    1956 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Dayton in the mid-fifties reveal a transition from rural townships to growing suburbs along the Stillwater River. Trace old homesteads and local landmarks like Happy Corners, Cedar Hill Cem, and the Stillwater Sanitarium.

  8. 1955 Map of Fairborn, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Fairborn, 1957 Print
    1955 Fairborn
    1957 Print · USGS
    Greene County is defined by the massive expansion of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the growth of Fairborn, locate the Wright Bros Memorial, and find family-named landmarks like the John Cox Cemetery.

  9. 1955 Map of Dayton North, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Dayton North, 1957 Print
    1955 Dayton North
    1957 Print · USGS
    North Dayton and its river valleys are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by flood control and post-war suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can locate the Orville Wright Home, the Quaker Cem, and local rail stops like Johnson Station.

  10. 1957 Map of Cincinnati
    1957 Map of Cincinnati
    1957 Cincinnati
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and its surrounding highlands thrived during the mid-fifties industrial peak, centered on the bustling Cincinnati and Dayton metropolitan hubs. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks and military sites like Wright-Patterson AFB and Camp Atterbury.

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