1950s Maps of South Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Explore 3 historic maps of South Philadelphia 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 South Philadelphia'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 South Philadelphia's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


South Philadelphia, Philadelphia maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Wilmington
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers South Philadelphia, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas

  2. 1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Wilmington
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers South Philadelphia, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Wilmington
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers South Philadelphia, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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