1950s Maps of Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Explore 12 historic maps of Somerset 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 Somerset 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Somerset County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Somerset County, PA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Frostburg, 1960 Print
    1950 Map of Frostburg, 1960 Print
    1950 Frostburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Allegany County is defined here by its intensive coal mining operations and the intricate rail network of the Western Maryland and other lines. Researchers can trace the lineage of vanished mining hamlets and local landmarks like Borden Shaft, Klondike, and the scenic heights of Lovers Leap.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Cumberland
    1951 Map of Cumberland
    1951 Cumberland
    1951 Print · USGS
    The industrial and rail hub of Cumberland is captured here at mid-century, where the Potomac River meets a complex web of mountain ridges and state lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through St Patricks Cem, the streets of Mount Savage, or the historic route of the National Pike.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Frostburg
    1951 Map of Frostburg
    1951 Frostburg
    1951 Print · USGS
    The northern Maryland coalfields and the Frostburg college campus are seen here just after the war. Genealogists can trace family homes in settlements like Eckhart Mines and Mount Savage or follow the historic National Pike.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Frostburg, 1966 Print
    1951 Map of Frostburg, 1966 Print
    1951 Frostburg
    1966 Print · USGS
    The coal and rail corridor of Maryland's Allegany County comes into focus at mid-century, from the heights of Savage Mountain to the Potomac River. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial roots at Borden Shaft, Lonaconing, and Mount Savage.

  5. 1952 Map of Cumberland
    1952 Map of Cumberland
    1952 Cumberland
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Potomac Highlands and the Shenandoah Valley are revealed in this early 1950s survey of the Appalachian interior. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail corridors connecting Cumberland, Winchester, and the recreational waters of Deep Creek Lake.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print
    1956 Cumberland
    1966 Print · USGS
    The tri-state Highlands in the mid-1950s show a landscape shaped by coal, timber, and the massive presence of the Baltimore & Ohio RR. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor from Cumberland through the Allegheny Mountains to mountain retreats like Deep Creek Lake.
    6 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Donegal
    1957 Map of Donegal
    1957 Donegal
    1957 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland and Fayette counties are captured here in the late fifties, showing the rural communities along the western slopes of the Laurel Highlands. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Norvelt, the Baltimore and Ohio rail line, and the many rural schools including Hurst High School.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1957 Map of Cumberland
    1957 Map of Cumberland
    1957 Cumberland
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley and the ridges of the Allegheny Front define this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Trace the steam-era rail lines of the Baltimore and Ohio RR or locate rural landmarks like St Stephens Church and Stony River Dam.

  11. 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

  12. 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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