1950s Maps of Smithfield, Virginia

Explore 8 historic maps of Smithfield 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 Smithfield's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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


Smithfield, VA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Blackstone
    1950 Map of Blackstone
    1950 Blackstone
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Blackstone is captured here as a major military hub during the post-war era. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy sites like Nottoway Training School, the Cemetery, and the sprawling Camp Pickett complex.

  2. 1950 Map of Mulberry Island, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Mulberry Island, 1953 Print
    1950 Mulberry Island
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century coastal Virginia comes into focus as a complex mix of military installations and established local communities. Genealogists and historians can trace Mennonite Colony, find family-named churches like Denbigh Ch, and locate the Prison Farm near the Warwick River.

  3. 1951 Map of Blackstone, 1958 Print
    1951 Map of Blackstone, 1958 Print
    1951 Blackstone
    1958 Print · USGS
    Blackstone and the surrounding Nottoway County landscape are seen here during the height of the Cold War military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from town life at Spring Hill Church to the sprawling barracks and ranges of Camp Pickett.

  4. 1952 Map of Benns Church
    1952 Map of Benns Church
    1952 Benns Church
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia during the mid-century was a landscape of tide-water marshes and bridge-linked communities. Genealogists can trace family names at The Old Brick Church, locate the Moonville Sch, and explore small settlements like Muddy Cross and Rescue.

  5. 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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  6. 1957 Map of Mulberry Island, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Mulberry Island, 1960 Print
    1957 Mulberry Island
    1960 Print · USGS
    The mid-century James River waterfront in Virginia shows a mix of heavy military presence and small-scale settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations from the Mennonite Colony to schools and churches like Hidenwood Sch and Providence Ch.

  7. 1957 Map of Benns Church, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Benns Church, 1960 Print
    1957 Benns Church
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Isle of Wight County is shown here in the late fifties as a landscape of tidal marshes and rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near The Old Brick Ch, Muddy Cross, and the waterfront at Battery Park.

  8. 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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