1950s Maps of James City County, Virginia

Explore 17 historic maps of James City 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.

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James City County, VA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Cobham Bay, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Cobham Bay, 1953 Print
    1950 Cobham Bay
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Grove, Highgate, and other nearby areas

  2. 1950 Map of Yorktown, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Yorktown, 1954 Print
    1950 Yorktown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Yorktown, Courthouse Green, and other nearby areas

  3. 1951 Map of Williamsburg
    1951 Map of Williamsburg
    1951 Williamsburg
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Williamsburg, Oaktree, and other nearby areas

  4. 1952 Map of Williamsburg, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Williamsburg, 1957 Print
    1952 Williamsburg
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Williamsburg, Oaktree, and other nearby areas

  5. 1952 Map of Brandon, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Brandon, 1957 Print
    1952 Brandon
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Brandon, Kennon, and other nearby areas

  6. 1952 Map of Gressitt, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Gressitt, 1957 Print
    1952 Gressitt
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Allmondsville, West End, and other nearby areas

  7. 1952 Map of Norge, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Norge, 1958 Print
    1952 Norge
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Centerville, Warren Mill, and other nearby areas

  8. 1953 Map of Toano
    1953 Map of Toano
    1953 Toano
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Diascund, Croaker, and other nearby areas

  9. 1953 Map of Gressitt
    1953 Map of Gressitt
    1953 Gressitt
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Allmondsville, West End, and other nearby areas

  10. 1953 Map of Norge
    1953 Map of Norge
    1953 Norge
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Centerville, Warren Mill, and other nearby areas

  11. 1953 Map of Walkers, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Walkers, 1957 Print
    1953 Walkers
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Lanexa, Osborn Landing, and other nearby areas

  12. 1953 Map of Surry, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Surry, 1957 Print
    1953 Surry
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Surry, Scotland, and other nearby areas

  13. 1954 Map of Claremont, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Claremont, 1957 Print
    1954 Claremont
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Claremont, Guilford Heights, and other nearby areas

  14. 1957 Map of Cobham Bay, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Cobham Bay, 1960 Print
    1957 Cobham Bay
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Grove, Highgate, and other nearby areas

  15. 1957 Map of Yorktown, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Yorktown, 1960 Print
    1957 Yorktown
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Yorktown, Courthouse Green, and other nearby areas

  16. 1958 Map of Toano
    1958 Map of Toano
    1958 Toano
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Diascund, Croaker, and other nearby areas

  17. 1959 Map of Richmond
    1959 Map of Richmond
    1959 Richmond
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Richmond, Hampton, and other nearby areas

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