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1950s Maps of Arlington County, Virginia

Explore 9 historic maps of Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Arlington County, VA maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Washington West
    1951 Map of Washington West
    1951 Washington West
    1951 Print · USGS
    Washington D.C. and its Maryland and Virginia suburbs appear here in the early fifties, just as the metropolitan area was beginning its massive post-war growth. Researchers can locate vanished streetscapes and institutional landmarks like the U S Soldiers Home, Glenwood Cem, and the historic Washington Cathedral.
  4. 1951 Map of Alexandria
    1951 Map of Alexandria
    1951 Alexandria
    1951 Print · USGS
    Greater Alexandria and Arlington are shown here in the early fifties during a period of massive suburban and military expansion. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of the Pentagon Building, the extensive rail lines of Potomac Yard, and local landmarks like Beacon Field.
  7. 1951 Map of Annandale
    1951 Map of Annandale
    1951 Annandale
    1951 Print · USGS
    Post-war Fairfax County is seen here during a period of rapid suburbanization and growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace early residential clusters like Tremont Gardens and locate landmarks such as Falls Church Airport and Sydenstricker Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Falls Church
    1951 Map of Falls Church
    1951 Falls Church
    1951 Print · USGS
    Fairfax and Montgomery counties during the post-war era reveal a mix of traditional crossroads and rapid suburban growth along the Potomac River. Genealogists and historians can trace the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad corridor and locate landmarks like Swinks Mill and Oakwood Cem.
  13. 1956 Map of Falls Church, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Falls Church, 1958 Print
    1956 Falls Church
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland are captured in the mid-fifties, showing the region as postwar residential growth began to surge. Researchers can trace the path of the Washington and Old Dominion RR and find historic local sites like Swinks Mill, Odricks Corner, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Annandale, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Annandale, 1958 Print
    1956 Annandale
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia is transitioning into a modern suburban hub in the mid-fifties as new neighborhoods rise near Seven Corners. Trace the development of Baileys Crossroads or locate early landmarks like Wakefield Chapel and the Falls Church Airpark.
  19. 1956 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
    1956 Alexandria
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia and D.C. are captured here in the mid-fifties during a period of rapid suburban and military growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through neighborhood schools like Hoffman Boston High Sch or locate ancestors at Ivy Hill Cem and Alexandria National Cem.
  22. 1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
    1956 Washington West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Washington and its Maryland and Virginia suburbs appear here during a transformative era of growth. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood development and find landmarks like Arlington National Cemetery, the U S Capitol, and Georgetown University.
  25. 1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Washington
    1966 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic region during the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of growing suburbs and vital military outposts. Researchers can trace historic river towns and shorelines from Alexandria to the Hooper Islands and St Clements Island.
    5 unique versions available
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