1950s Maps of Norfolk, Virginia

Explore 5 historic maps of Norfolk 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 Norfolk'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 Norfolk's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Norfolk, VA maps

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  1. 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.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 1955 Map of Kempsville, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Kempsville, 1958 Print
    1955 Kempsville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia during the mid-fifties shows the evolving landscape of Princess Anne County as urban expansion meets old rural communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Whitehurst Landing, Barrets Corner, and Old Donation Ch.

  4. 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.

  5. 1955 Map of Norfolk South, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Norfolk South, 1958 Print
    1955 Norfolk South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia during the mid-fifties reveals a bustling maritime economy centered on the Elizabeth River and its industrial branches. Trace the evolution of neighborhoods and naval sites like the Norfolk Naval Shipyard or Virginia State College.

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