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.
  • 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.
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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
    Covers Adams County, including Lancaster, Harrisburg, and other nearby areas

  2. 1951 Map of Fairfield, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Fairfield, 1953 Print
    1951 Fairfield
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Fairfield, Franklin Township, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Gettysburg, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Gettysburg, 1953 Print
    1951 Gettysburg
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Gettysburg, Bonneauville, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Gettysburg, 1954 Print
    1951 Map of Gettysburg, 1954 Print
    1951 Gettysburg
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Gettysburg, McSherrystown, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Fairfield, 1954 Print
    1951 Map of Fairfield, 1954 Print
    1951 Fairfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Quincy Township, Guilford Township, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1952 Map of Dickinson, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Dickinson, 1958 Print
    1952 Dickinson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Dickinson, Southampton Township, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1952 Map of Mount Holly Springs, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Mount Holly Springs, 1958 Print
    1952 Mount Holly Springs
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Latimore Township, Mount Holly Springs, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1952 Map of Dillsburg, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Dillsburg, 1958 Print
    1952 Dillsburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Latimore Township, Dillsburg, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1952 Map of Carlisle, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Carlisle, 1959 Print
    1952 Carlisle
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Carlisle, Middlesex Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1952 Map of Newville, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Newville, 1959 Print
    1952 Newville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Shippensburg, Dickinson, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Taneytown
    1953 Map of Taneytown
    1953 Taneytown
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Taneytown, Germany Township, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1953 Map of Emmitsburg, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Emmitsburg, 1954 Print
    1953 Emmitsburg
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Emmitsburg, Blackberry Hills, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1953 Map of Iron Springs, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Iron Springs, 1954 Print
    1953 Iron Springs
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Quincy Township, Guilford Township, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  14. 1953 Map of Manchester, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Manchester, 1954 Print
    1953 Manchester
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including West Manheim Township, Manchester, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  15. 1953 Map of Littlestown, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Littlestown, 1954 Print
    1953 Littlestown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Littlestown, Germany Township, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  16. 1953 Map of Blue Ridge Summit, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Blue Ridge Summit, 1955 Print
    1953 Blue Ridge Summit
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Thurmont, Carroll Valley, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  17. 1953 Map of Abbottstown, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Abbottstown, 1956 Print
    1953 Abbottstown
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including East Berlin, Abbottstown, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  18. 1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Baltimore
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Baltimore, Columbia, and other nearby areas

  19. 1954 Map of Hanover, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hanover, 1956 Print
    1954 Hanover
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Hanover, Parkville, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  20. 1956 Map of Arendtsville
    1956 Map of Arendtsville
    1956 Arendtsville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Arendtsville, Southampton Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Baltimore
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Baltimore, Columbia, and other nearby areas

  22. 1957 Map of Harrisburg
    1957 Map of Harrisburg
    1957 Harrisburg
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Lancaster, Harrisburg, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  23. 1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Baltimore
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Adams County, including Baltimore, Columbia, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

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