1940s Maps of Sumter County, Alabama

Explore 6 historic maps of Sumter County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Sumter County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Sumter County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Sumter County, AL maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Demopolis, 1947 Print
    1946 Map of Demopolis, 1947 Print
    1946 Demopolis
    1947 Print · USGS
    Demopolis and its surrounding river bends are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by the Tombigbee and Black Warrior rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through numerous local landmarks like Jerusalem Ch, Birdine Junior High Sch, and Merriwether Ferry.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Demopolis
    1947 Map of Demopolis
    1947 Demopolis
    1947 Print · USGS
    Demopolis and its surroundings were defined by the convergence of major rivers and railroads in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace community life through sites like the Rosenwald Sch, the Arington Cem, and landmarks such as Merriwether Ferry.

  3. 1947 Map of Forkland, 1973 Print
    1947 Map of Forkland, 1973 Print
    1947 Forkland
    1973 Print · USGS
    Greene County, Alabama, is documented here in the mid-1940s as the river-and-rail economy shaped local life. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Hard Bargain Cem, Thornhill Sta, and the Stonewall Taylor Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Mc Dowell, 1973 Print
    1948 Map of Mc Dowell, 1973 Print
    1948 Mc Dowell
    1973 Print · USGS
    Sumter and Greene Counties are defined by the winding river and its early crossings in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of rural life through landmarks like McDowell Ferry, Belmont Ch, and the Taylor Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1949 Map of Mc Dowell
    1949 Map of Mc Dowell
    1949 Mc Dowell
    1949 Print · USGS
    Sumter County in the late 1940s is defined by its deep relationship with the winding Tombigbee River. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Bucks Chapel Sch, Belmont Ch, and the historic McDowell Ferry.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Forkland
    1949 Map of Forkland
    1949 Forkland
    1949 Print · USGS
    Greene County near the Tombigbee River in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of small schools and family-named landmarks. Trace the ST LOUIS SAN FRANCISCO rail line past Thornhill Sta or locate burial sites like Hard Bargain Cem.
    2 unique versions available

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