1950s Maps of Mount Vernon, Virginia

Explore 6 historic maps of Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon'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.
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Start exploring Mount Vernon's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Mount Vernon, VA maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Mt Vernon, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Mt Vernon, 1953 Print
    1951 Mt Vernon
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River shoreline near Mount Vernon and Accokeek is captured here just as the suburban corridor began to take shape in the early fifties. Researchers can trace historic sites like Fort Washington, the riverside Marshall Hall Park, and family-named churches like Macedonia Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Belvoir, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Belvoir, 1953 Print
    1951 Belvoir
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Potomac shoreline in the early fifties shows a transition from historic estates to expanding military facilities. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Woodlawn Mansion, Laceys Hill Cem, and the settlement at Accotink.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Belvoir, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Belvoir, 1959 Print
    1956 Belvoir
    1959 Print · USGS
    Fairfax County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of military expansion, riverfront estates, and early highway development. Researchers can trace family roots through Pohick Ch, Gunston Sch, and the historical grounds of Gunston Hall.

  4. 1956 Map of Mount Vernon, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Mount Vernon, 1959 Print
    1956 Mount Vernon
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Potomac riverfront near Mount Vernon appears in the mid-fifties as suburban growth begins to touch both the Virginia and Maryland shores. Trace the development of communities like Gum Springs and Marshall Hall alongside historic sites like Harmony Hall.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Indian Head, 1961 Print
    1956 Map of Indian Head, 1961 Print
    1956 Indian Head
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Potomac shoreline in the mid-fifties is a landscape of federal reservations and tobacco-country heritage. Researchers can trace historic river landings like Proctors Wharf and significant sites such as the Indian Head Powder Factory or the Habre de Venture estate.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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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