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1950s Maps of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

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

Harpers Ferry, WV maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Charles Town
    1953 Map of Charles Town
    1953 Charles Town
    1953 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County at mid-century centers on the rail junction of Charles Town and Ranson. Trace family roots at Zion Church or explore the industrial history of Millville and John Browns Cave.
  4. 1953 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1953 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1953 Harpers Ferry
    1953 Print · USGS
    Harpers Ferry sits at the heart of this mid-century survey where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet during a period of transition for the region's rail and canal heritage. Trace the grounds of Storer College and locate rural landmarks like Garretts Mill and the C and O Canal.
  7. 1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Baltimore
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mid-Atlantic region in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and heavy rail corridors. Trace mid-century transit networks and military landmarks from the Aberdeen Proving Ground to the Gettysburg National Military Park.
  10. 1955 Map of Charles Town, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Charles Town, 1956 Print
    1955 Charles Town
    1956 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia panhandle meets the Blue Ridge in the mid-1950s, where the great river forks converge. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad or locate landmarks like John Browns Cave and Zion Church.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Harpers Ferry, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Harpers Ferry, 1956 Print
    1955 Harpers Ferry
    1956 Print · USGS
    The tri-state junction of West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia is captured here during the mid-fifties as modern preservation began to take shape. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail, the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and local landmarks like Garretts Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Baltimore
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured here during a period of massive suburban and military growth across the Chesapeake region. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate landmarks like Fort McHenry or the Aberdeen Proving Ground.
  19. 1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Baltimore
    1964 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania are shown during the mid-century expansion of the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate sites like Fort Detrick and Gettysburg National Military Park.
    5 unique versions available
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