1950s Maps of Washington Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 8 historic maps of Washington Township 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 Washington Township'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.
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Start exploring Washington Township's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Washington Township, PA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 1953 Map of Hagerstown, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Hagerstown, 1954 Print
    1953 Hagerstown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Hagerstown and the Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands thrive during the mid-fifties as a hub of rail commerce and agricultural industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural schoolhouses like Greenmount Sch, local churches such as Paradise Ch, and the complex rail network of the Western Maryland and Pennsylvania lines.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1953 Map of Smithsburg, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Smithsburg, 1955 Print
    1953 Smithsburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands come alive in the early 1950s, showing the intersection of ridge-top recreation and valley agriculture. Researchers can trace the Mason and Dixon Line, locate historic sites like Pen Mar Park, and follow the Western Maryland rail line.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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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