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1950s Maps of Adams County, Pennsylvania

Explore 23 historic maps of Adams 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 Adams 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.
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Start exploring Adams County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Adams County, PA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Harrisburg, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Harrisburg, 1952 Print
    1950 Harrisburg
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Pennsylvania comes alive through its dense rail networks and river valley settlements during the post-war industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through hubs like Harrisburg, locate Carlisle Barracks, or follow the Pennsylvania RR through the Lebanon Valley.
  4. 1951 Map of Fairfield, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Fairfield, 1953 Print
    1951 Fairfield
    1953 Print · USGS
    Adams County in the early fifties maintains its nineteenth-century agricultural character as the western gate to the Gettysburg battlefield. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural institutions including the Black Horse Tavern, Flohrs Cem, and the McKnightstown Sta.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Gettysburg, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Gettysburg, 1953 Print
    1951 Gettysburg
    1953 Print · USGS
    Gettysburg and its surrounding ridges are captured in the early 1950s, showing the town's expansion alongside the preserved Civil War battlefield. Researchers can trace family sites at Evergreen Cem, explore institutions like the Lutheran Sem, or locate landmarks such as Devils Den.
    7 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Gettysburg, 1954 Print
    1951 Map of Gettysburg, 1954 Print
    1951 Gettysburg
    1954 Print · USGS
    Gettysburg and its surrounding Adams County townships appear here during the early fifties, blending solemn Civil War landmarks with a bustling mid-century rural economy. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Ziegler Mill, trace students at Locust Grove Sch, or find ancestors at Conewago Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of Fairfield, 1954 Print
    1951 Map of Fairfield, 1954 Print
    1951 Fairfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    South Mountain and the Adams County fruit belt are captured here in the early fifties. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural schools like Pitzer Sch and settlements such as Arendtsville and Maria Furnace.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of Dickinson, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Dickinson, 1958 Print
    1952 Dickinson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County's agricultural valleys and forested ridges meet in the early fifties as the Reading railroad serves the settlements along the Yellow Breeches. Trace the grounds of the Pine Grove Furnace or locate family sites like Longsdorf Cemetery and Moore Mill.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Mount Holly Springs, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Mount Holly Springs, 1958 Print
    1952 Mount Holly Springs
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cumberland and Adams counties meet at the mountain gaps of south-central Pennsylvania in the early 1950s. Trace the path of the Appalachian Trail and identify rural landmarks like the Telegraph relay station, Peach Glen, and Mt Zion Church.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1952 Map of Dillsburg, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Dillsburg, 1958 Print
    1952 Dillsburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    Dillsburg and the surrounding rural townships of York and Adams Counties are shown in the early fifties as the region balanced agriculture with growing community centers. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like Deardorffs Mill, Sunny Side Cemetery, and the Appalachian Trail.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Carlisle, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Carlisle, 1959 Print
    1952 Carlisle
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County at the midpoint of the century shows a landscape defined by its historic military presence and the emerging Turnpike. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Long Mountain or locate family sites at Churchtown and Deardorffs Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1952 Map of Newville, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Newville, 1959 Print
    1952 Newville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County communities and traditional farmsteads are documented here in the early fifties, just as the turnpike began to reshape the valley. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Moors Mill, Bethany Ch, and the many rural schoolhouses from Gillespie Sch to Pine Road Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Taneytown
    1953 Map of Taneytown
    1953 Taneytown
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands are captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the growing crossroads of Taneytown. Researchers can trace old property lines and rural life through landmarks like the Hoffman Orphanage, Mairs Mill, and the Penn Central rail corridor.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Emmitsburg, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Emmitsburg, 1954 Print
    1953 Emmitsburg
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania-Maryland border country comes into focus in the early 1950s, showing the historic Mason and Dixon Line and the academic institutions of Emmitsburg. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like St Josephs College, St Josephs Cemetery, and the river junction at Motters.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Iron Springs, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Iron Springs, 1954 Print
    1953 Iron Springs
    1954 Print · USGS
    Adams County in the early fifties shows a landscape of mountain ridges and valley farms. Genealogists can locate old family landmarks like Chamberlains Hill, trace the Appalachian Trail, or find the historic Maria Furnace site.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Manchester, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Manchester, 1954 Print
    1953 Manchester
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands are captured here in the early fifties, where the historic Mason and Dixon Line bisects a landscape of small farming hamlets. Researchers can trace the layout of old rural crossroads such as Bachman Mills, Bixler, and Melrose.
    6 unique versions available
  43. 1953 Map of Littlestown, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Littlestown, 1954 Print
    1953 Littlestown
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mason and Dixon Line bisects this borderland region in the 1950s, where Pennsylvania's Adams County meets Maryland's Carroll County. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial footprint of the creeks via Menges Mill, Pipe Creek Mill, and the settlement at Union Mills.
    6 unique versions available
  46. 1953 Map of Blue Ridge Summit, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Blue Ridge Summit, 1955 Print
    1953 Blue Ridge Summit
    1955 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania meet along the mountain crests in the early fifties, where the railroad and state line define local life. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Western Maryland tracks past Wesley Chapel, Charmian, and the Victor Cullen State Hospital.
    7 unique versions available
  49. 1953 Map of Abbottstown, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Abbottstown, 1956 Print
    1953 Abbottstown
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Adams and York counties are shown as a landscape of small farming communities and country churches linked by the three-lane Lincoln Highway. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Paradise Protectory, Mummerts Ch, and Airy Hill Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Baltimore
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mid-Atlantic region in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and heavy rail corridors. Trace mid-century transit networks and military landmarks from the Aberdeen Proving Ground to the Gettysburg National Military Park.
  55. 1954 Map of Hanover, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hanover, 1956 Print
    1954 Hanover
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century York County is captured here during a period of steady growth along the Western Maryland rail line. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Menges Mills, Fuhrmans Mill, and the expansive Mt Olivet Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1956 Map of Arendtsville
    1956 Map of Arendtsville
    1956 Arendtsville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Adams County is captured in this 1956 survey as an established agricultural landscape of boroughs and orchard lands. Researchers can trace historic local sites like Eicholtz Mill, Sheelys School, and the community of Arendtsville.
  61. 1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Baltimore
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured here during a period of massive suburban and military growth across the Chesapeake region. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate landmarks like Fort McHenry or the Aberdeen Proving Ground.
  64. 1957 Map of Harrisburg
    1957 Map of Harrisburg
    1957 Harrisburg
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Pennsylvania comes into focus as a bustling network of rail, river, and mountain ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the State Capitol and surrounding hubs like Middletown, Columbia, and Pottsville.
    7 unique versions available
  67. 1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Baltimore
    1964 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania are shown during the mid-century expansion of the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate sites like Fort Detrick and Gettysburg National Military Park.
    5 unique versions available
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