1950s Maps of King William County, Virginia

Explore 7 historic maps of King William 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 King William 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.
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Start exploring King William County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


King William County, VA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of West Point
    1950 Map of West Point
    1950 West Point
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia at the turn of the decade centers on the confluence of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey. Researchers can trace family sites at Chelsea, locate historic burials at Sunny Slope Cem, and follow the SOUTHERN rail lines into the heart of West Point.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Old Church
    1950 Map of Old Church
    1950 Old Church
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Pamunkey River basin in the early postwar era reveals a landscape of tidal swamps and scattered crossroads communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the area at Old Church, Appersons Store, and historic landings like Carters Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Sparta
    1951 Map of Sparta
    1951 Sparta
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia in the early fifties shows a landscape of river-bottom swamps and small farm settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Jerusalem Sch, Broaddus Mill Pond, and the rural crossroads of Sparta.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Beulahville
    1951 Map of Beulahville
    1951 Beulahville
    1951 Print · USGS
    King William County in the early fifties shows a rural Tidewater landscape shaped by its winding creeks and small crossroads. Researchers can trace historic mill sites like Herring Creek Mill and local centers such as Pollards Corner and Beulahville.

  5. 1951 Map of Hanover
    1951 Map of Hanover
    1951 Hanover
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century rural life in Hanover and King William counties centered on the river and the rail line. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and institutions like Mangohick, the Virginia Industrial School for Boys, and Gravatts Mill.

  6. 1951 Map of Studley
    1951 Map of Studley
    1951 Studley
    1951 Print · USGS
    Hanover County at mid-century reveals a rural landscape defined by the winding Pamunkey River and its many creek systems. Researchers can trace family roots through historic crossroads like Rural Point and Hundleys Corner, or locate institutions like Battlefield Park High Sch and New Bethesda Ch.

  7. 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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