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1950s Maps of Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Explore 25 historic maps of Bucks 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 Bucks 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 Bucks County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Bucks County, PA maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Hatboro, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Hatboro, 1953 Print
    1952 Hatboro
    1953 Print · USGS
    Greater Hatboro and Upper Moreland are captured here in the early fifties as postwar suburban growth begins to encircle established rural hamlets. Researchers can trace the massive U S Naval Air Development Center or locate family sites at Richboro Sch and the Southampton Meetinghouse.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1952 Map of Ambler, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Ambler, 1953 Print
    1952 Ambler
    1953 Print · USGS
    Suburban Montgomery County was rapidly evolving in the early fifties as estates gave way to new neighborhoods. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks from Ambler to Spring House, including the Rose Valley Cem and the U S Naval Air Station.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Riegelsville
    1953 Map of Riegelsville
    1953 Riegelsville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley straddles the Pennsylvania and New Jersey border in the early fifties, showcasing a landscape of industrial river towns and upland farms. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from Durham Furnace to Riegelsville, including St Lukes Church and the Stouts School.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Frenchtown
    1953 Map of Frenchtown
    1953 Frenchtown
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley thrived mid-century with active rail lines and riverside industry connecting New Jersey and Pennsylvania communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural schoolhouses and landmarks like Alexandria Cemetery, Lodge Hall, and Milford.
  13. 1953 Map of Telford, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Telford, 1954 Print
    1953 Telford
    1954 Print · USGS
    The North Penn region comes alive in this mid-century survey, capturing the industrial heart of Souderton and Telford along the Reading railroad. Genealogists can trace family names at Jerusalem Union Ch, Franconia Sch, and the Perkasie Cem.
  16. 1953 Map of Buckingham, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Buckingham, 1954 Print
    1953 Buckingham
    1954 Print · USGS
    Bucks County at mid-century remains a landscape of rolling townships and rural crossroads connected by the Reading Railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of DOYLESTOWN and Buckingham through landmarks like the Buckingham Valley Mill, Bycot Sta, and Mt Gilead Ch.
    7 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Doylestown, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Doylestown, 1954 Print
    1953 Doylestown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Bucks County in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing boroughs and deep-rooted rural townships. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through numerous named schoolhouses and local institutions like the National Agricultural College and Beulah Chapel.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Perkiomenville, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Perkiomenville, 1954 Print
    1953 Perkiomenville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Montgomery County thrived as a landscape of rural villages and creekside industry in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through sites like Old Goshenhoppen Ch, McLeans Station, and Harleysville.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Lambertville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Lambertville, 1955 Print
    1953 Lambertville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor comes to life in the mid-1950s, showing the historic river towns of Lambertville and New Hope at a time of steady regional growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through rural landmarks like St Martins Ch, Fairfield Sch, and the grounds of Washington Crossing State Park.
    7 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Langhorne, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Langhorne, 1955 Print
    1953 Langhorne
    1955 Print · USGS
    Bucks County in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing boroughs and historic crossroads. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family plots at Roosevelt Cem, locate the Silver Star Airport, or follow the rail stops at Neshaminy Falls and Janney.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1954 Map of Stockton, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Stockton, 1956 Print
    1954 Stockton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Hunterdon County and the Delaware River valley are captured in the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape of historic river towns and rural crossroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Barber Cem, the Green Sergeant Covered Bridge, and the West Amwell Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Pennington, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Pennington, 1956 Print
    1954 Pennington
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Mercer County was a landscape of expanding educational institutions and quiet crossroads hamlets. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Ewing and Pennington, as well as landmarks like Bear Tavern, St Hedwigs Cem, and the Reading railroad line.
    6 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Lumberville, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Lumberville, 1956 Print
    1955 Lumberville
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the intricate network of the Delaware Division Canal and Pennsylvania Railroad bordering Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Wismer PO, the Brick Church, and rural schoolhouses like Rocky Ridge Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  40. 1955 Map of Frenchtown, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Frenchtown, 1956 Print
    1955 Frenchtown
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley thrived as a corridor for rail and commerce in the mid-1950s, bridging New Jersey and Pennsylvania communities. Researchers can trace family roots through riverside settlements like Frenchtown and Milford, or locate rural landmarks such as Milford Union Ch and Alexandria Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1955 Map of Trenton West, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Trenton West, 1957 Print
    1955 Trenton West
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley transformed during the mid-fifties as planned communities like Levittown and Fairless Hills rose beside the river. Researchers can trace early suburban development through family-centric neighborhoods like Oaktree Hollow and landmarks like Rider College or the 3 M Airport.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1955 Map of Beverly, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Beverly, 1957 Print
    1955 Beverly
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor hums with mid-century activity in this detailed survey of the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border. Genealogists and researchers can trace the developed neighborhoods of Beverly and Riverside or locate ancestors at the Beverly National Cemetery and Monument Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1955 Map of Bristol, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Bristol, 1957 Print
    1955 Bristol
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley was undergoing significant post-war development in the mid-fifties, bridging the river between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Genealogists can locate family plots at Odd Fellows Cem or trace old community roots in Timbuctoo and Roebling.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Newark
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is captured here at the dawn of the highway era, tracing the dense corridors between Newark and Philadelphia. Genealogists and local historians can map the rail networks of the Reading RR or locate mid-century military life at Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1956 Map of Riegelsville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Riegelsville, 1958 Print
    1956 Riegelsville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of ridge-top farms and industrial remnants near the New Jersey border. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Durham Union Church, Township School, and the site of the Durham Furnace.
    6 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Newark
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial and military heart of the Mid-Atlantic is mapped during its post-war suburban boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail corridors of the Reading Railroad and locate key landmarks from Princeton University to Fort Hancock.
  61. 1957 Map of Quakertown, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Quakertown, 1958 Print
    1957 Quakertown
    1958 Print · USGS
    Bucks County at the dawn of the space age shows a landscape of growing boroughs and quiet rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and sites from Applebachsville to Perkasie, including St Pauls Ch and Tohickon Cem.
    7 unique versions available
  64. 1957 Map of Bedminster, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Bedminster, 1958 Print
    1957 Bedminster
    1958 Print · USGS
    Bucks County settlements and rolling farmlands are captured here in the late fifties as rural life centered on historic crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Irish Meeting House, Kellers Church, and the distinctive hamlet of Elephant.
    5 unique versions available
  67. 1957 Map of Milford Square, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Milford Square, 1959 Print
    1957 Milford Square
    1959 Print · USGS
    Upper Bucks and Montgomery counties are captured in the late fifties as the new turnpike began to reshape rural life. Researchers can find numerous country churches and local schools, from Great Swamp Ch to the Weikel Sch and Trumbon Valley Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1957 Map of Allentown, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Allentown, 1960 Print
    1957 Allentown
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lehigh Valley in the late fifties was a powerhouse of rail and industry centered on the river's winding path. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the State Hospital, early schools like Moravian College, and rural markers like Christ Springs Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1957 Map of Trenton East, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Trenton East, 1960 Print
    1957 Trenton East
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development spreads eastward from the Delaware River during the late fifties as residential neighborhoods begin to fill the spaces between historic hamlets. Researchers can trace the era's institutional landscape at the State Reformatory, the State Fairgrounds, and local landmarks like St Anthonys Convent.
    6 unique versions available
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