1950s Maps of Portsmouth, Virginia

Explore 7 historic maps of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth'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 Portsmouth's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Portsmouth, VA maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Bowers Hill
    1952 Map of Bowers Hill
    1952 Bowers Hill
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Boone, Deanes, and other nearby areas

  2. 1952 Map of Newport News
    1952 Map of Newport News
    1952 Newport News
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Newport News, Christophers Shores, and other nearby areas

  3. 1953 Map of Norfolk, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Norfolk, 1954 Print
    1953 Norfolk
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Chesapeake, Norfolk, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Newport News, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Newport News, 1958 Print
    1955 Newport News
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Newport News, Christophers Shores, and other nearby areas

  5. 1955 Map of Bowers Hill, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Bowers Hill, 1958 Print
    1955 Bowers Hill
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Boone, Deanes, and other nearby areas

  6. 1955 Map of Norfolk North, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Norfolk North, 1958 Print
    1955 Norfolk North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Merrimack Park, Green Hill Farms, and other nearby areas

  7. 1955 Map of Norfolk South, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Norfolk South, 1958 Print
    1955 Norfolk South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Norfolk, Avalon, and other nearby areas

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