1950s Maps of Mathews County, Virginia

Explore 3 historic maps of Mathews 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 Mathews 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.
  • 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 Mathews County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Mathews County, VA maps

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  1. 1957 Map of New Point Comfort, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of New Point Comfort, 1960 Print
    1957 New Point Comfort
    1960 Print · USGS
    The tip of the Mathews peninsula comes into focus during the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by tidal creeks and maritime settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Antioch Ch, find the historic Lighthouse New Point Comfort, and locate old landing sites like Diggs Wharf.

  2. 1957 Map of Achilles, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Achilles, 1960 Print
    1957 Achilles
    1960 Print · USGS
    Gloucester County's tidal peninsulas are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of waterside landings and rural parishes. Genealogists can trace family sites from Warner Hall to coastal settlements like Maryus, Achilles, and Bena.

  3. 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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