1950s Maps of Fox Chapel, Allegheny County

Explore 8 historic maps of Fox Chapel 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 Fox Chapel'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 Fox Chapel's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Fox Chapel, Allegheny County maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Pittsburg East
    1951 Map of Pittsburg East
    1951 Pittsburg East
    1951 Print · USGS
    The eastern reaches of Pittsburgh and its river valleys are shown here in the early postwar era. Researchers can trace the footprints of iconic landmarks like Forbes Field and the University of Pittsburgh or locate family plots in Allegheny Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Pittsburgh
    1953 Map of Pittsburgh
    1953 Pittsburgh
    1953 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania's industrial landscape at the start of the fifties shows the steel and rail corridors between Pittsburgh and Altoona. Trace family roots in river towns like Tarentum or follow the Pennsylvania Turnpike across Laurel Hill.

  3. 1953 Map of Glenshaw, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Glenshaw, 1955 Print
    1953 Glenshaw
    1955 Print · USGS
    Allegheny County's northern suburbs and mining valleys are captured here in the early fifties during a period of significant postwar growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Israth Chain Cemetery, Bethlehem Ch, and the many schools like Braun Sch.

  4. 1953 Map of New Kensington West, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of New Kensington West, 1955 Print
    1953 New Kensington West
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Allegheny River corridor hums with industrial life in the early fifties, from the shipyards and mills to the busy rail lines. Researchers can trace the legacy of river towns and vanished landmarks like the Russellton Mine, Lock and Dam No 3, and Milltown (Haffey PO).

  5. 1954 Map of Pittsburgh
    1954 Map of Pittsburgh
    1954 Pittsburgh
    1954 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the early fifties remains a powerhouse of heavy industry and vital transit corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network connecting Pittsburgh, Johnstown, and Altoona via the Pennsylvania RR and the Lincoln Highway.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Pittsburgh East, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Pittsburgh East, 1959 Print
    1956 Pittsburgh East
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Pittsburgh and its eastern boroughs appear here during a peak era of industrial and academic expansion. Trace the rail-integrated neighborhoods from Lawrenceville to Wilkinsburg, including the historic Allegheny Cemetery and Frick Park.

  7. 1958 Map of Pittsburgh
    1958 Map of Pittsburgh
    1958 Pittsburgh
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the late fifties shows an industrial heartland defined by the confluence of the Allegheny River and Monongahela River. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and find established towns like Butler, Latrobe, and Windber.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1959 Map of Pittsburgh
    1959 Map of Pittsburgh
    1959 Pittsburgh
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the late fifties is captured here at the height of its industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfront growth of Pittsburgh, the rail works at Altoona, and the mountain gaps of Laurel Hill.

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