1950s Maps of Hampton, Virginia

Explore 11 historic maps of Hampton 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 Hampton'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 Hampton's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Hampton, VA maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Newport News
    1952 Map of Newport News
    1952 Newport News
    1952 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of Hampton Roads and the James River are captured here just after the war. Local researchers can trace the rail yards of the C & O, the military grounds of Camp Stuart, and the oyster-working life at Eclipse.

  2. 1952 Map of Cape Henry
    1952 Map of Cape Henry
    1952 Cape Henry
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Virginia coast at the mouth of the Chesapeake comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Cape Henry region. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Story, the original boundaries of Seashore State Park, and early bayfront communities like Ocean Park.

  3. 1953 Map of Norfolk, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Norfolk, 1954 Print
    1953 Norfolk
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina appear here during the post-war industrial boom, showing the critical rail-and-sea connections of Hampton Roads. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Gethsemane Ch, the Caledonia State Prison Farm, and the vast interior of the Dismal Swamp.
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  4. 1954 Map of Ocean View, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Ocean View, 1958 Print
    1954 Ocean View
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of rapid growth where the City of Norfolk pushes into the countryside. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of neighborhoods like Camellia Shores and Brandon Place near the Norfolk Municipal Airport.

  5. 1955 Map of Newport News, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Newport News, 1958 Print
    1955 Newport News
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Peninsula and Southside meet at the James River just as the mid-century port economy peaked. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood landmarks from Newport News to Eclipse, locating Mt Zion Ch and the Chesapeake & Ohio Ry docks.

  6. 1955 Map of Morrison, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Morrison, 1958 Print
    1955 Morrison
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development spreads across the Virginia Peninsula in the years following the war, bridging the gap between old battlefields and new suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through Hilton Village, Aberdeen Garden, and the location of Blooming Zion Ch.

  7. 1955 Map of Cape Henry, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Cape Henry, 1958 Print
    1955 Cape Henry
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia at the mid-century shows the transition from military outposts to growing waterfront communities along the Chesapeake. Trace the landscape before modern expansion through landmarks like Fort Story, the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse, and Lynnhaven Inlet.

  8. 1955 Map of Messick, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Messick, 1958 Print
    1955 Messick
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal York County in the mid-fifties is defined by the intersection of military zones and small tidewater communities. Local historians can trace the early layout of Poquoson and Messick alongside the Plum Tree Island Bombing Range and the lonely York Spit Lighthouse.

  9. 1955 Map of Norfolk North, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Norfolk North, 1958 Print
    1955 Norfolk North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Norfolk and the Hampton Roads waterfront are captured here during a peak of military and rail activity. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth in Larchmont or locate vanished infrastructure like the Virginian Railway and Fort Wool.

  10. 1955 Map of Hampton, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Hampton, 1958 Print
    1955 Hampton
    1958 Print · USGS
    Hampton and the tip of the Virginia Peninsula are shown here during the mid-fifties, dominated by military installations and bayfront communities. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth in Pleasant Manor, locate the Western Cem, or study the grounds of Hampton Institute and Fort Monroe.

  11. 1959 Map of Richmond
    1959 Map of Richmond
    1959 Richmond
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Virginia is captured here at its most vital rail and river junctions, from the capital city to the Chesapeake Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of colonial settlements like Williamsburg and military landmarks including Fort Monroe and Camp Lee.

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