1950s Maps of Fairfax County, Virginia

Explore 37 historic maps of Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Fairfax County, VA maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Washington West
    1951 Map of Washington West
    1951 Washington West
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas

  2. 1951 Map of Alexandria
    1951 Map of Alexandria
    1951 Alexandria
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Washington, Alexandria, and other nearby areas

  3. 1951 Map of Annandale
    1951 Map of Annandale
    1951 Annandale
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Annandale, Springfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Rockville
    1951 Map of Rockville
    1951 Rockville
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Gaithersburg, Bethesda, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Falls Church
    1951 Map of Falls Church
    1951 Falls Church
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Bethesda, McLean, and other nearby areas

  6. 1951 Map of Fairfax, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Fairfax, 1952 Print
    1951 Fairfax
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Burke, Fair Oaks, and other nearby areas

  7. 1951 Map of Herndon, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Herndon, 1952 Print
    1951 Herndon
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Oak Hill, Herndon, and other nearby areas

  8. 1951 Map of Manassas, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Manassas, 1952 Print
    1951 Manassas
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Centreville, Manassas, and other nearby areas

  9. 1951 Map of Vienna, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Vienna, 1952 Print
    1951 Vienna
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Reston, Oakton, and other nearby areas

  10. 1951 Map of Independent Hill, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Independent Hill, 1953 Print
    1951 Independent Hill
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Buckhall, Independent Hill, and other nearby areas

  11. 1951 Map of Mt Vernon, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Mt Vernon, 1953 Print
    1951 Mt Vernon
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Woodlawn, Fort Hunt, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1951 Map of Belvoir, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Belvoir, 1953 Print
    1951 Belvoir
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Lorton, Newington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1951 Map of Occoquan, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Occoquan, 1953 Print
    1951 Occoquan
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Dale City, Lake Ridge, and other nearby areas

  14. 1951 Map of Indian Head, 1954 Print
    1951 Map of Indian Head, 1954 Print
    1951 Indian Head
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Indian Head, Potomac Heights, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1952 Map of Sterling, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Sterling, 1954 Print
    1952 Sterling
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Ashburn, Sterling, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1952 Map of Seneca, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Seneca, 1954 Print
    1952 Seneca
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Gaithersburg, Lowes Island, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1953 Map of Gainesville, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Gainesville, 1954 Print
    1953 Gainesville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Linton Hall, Gainesville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Baltimore
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Baltimore, Columbia, and other nearby areas

  19. 1955 Map of Fairfax, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Fairfax, 1958 Print
    1955 Fairfax
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Burke, Fair Oaks, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Baltimore
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Baltimore, Columbia, and other nearby areas

  21. 1956 Map of Falls Church, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Falls Church, 1958 Print
    1956 Falls Church
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Bethesda, McLean, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1956 Map of Annandale, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Annandale, 1958 Print
    1956 Annandale
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Annandale, Springfield, and other nearby areas

  23. 1956 Map of Herndon, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Herndon, 1958 Print
    1956 Herndon
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Oak Hill, Herndon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1956 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Alexandria, 1958 Print
    1956 Alexandria
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Washington, Alexandria, and other nearby areas

  25. 1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Washington West, 1958 Print
    1956 Washington West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas

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