1950s Maps of Cape Story by the Sea, Virginia

Explore 3 historic maps of Cape Story by the Sea 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 Cape Story by the Sea'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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Cape Story by the Sea, VA maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Cape Henry
    1952 Map of Cape Henry
    1952 Cape Henry
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Virginia coast at the mouth of the Chesapeake comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Cape Henry region. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Story, the original boundaries of Seashore State Park, and early bayfront communities like Ocean Park.

  2. 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

  3. 1955 Map of Cape Henry, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Cape Henry, 1958 Print
    1955 Cape Henry
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia at the mid-century shows the transition from military outposts to growing waterfront communities along the Chesapeake. Trace the landscape before modern expansion through landmarks like Fort Story, the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse, and Lynnhaven Inlet.

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