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1940s Maps of Hillsborough County, Florida

Explore 45 historic maps of Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Hillsborough County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Hillsborough County, FL maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Cockroach Bay
    1942 Map of Cockroach Bay
    1942 Cockroach Bay
    1942 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of Tampa Bay are captured here in the early 1940s, highlighting the undeveloped coastal wetlands and islands of the region. Researchers can trace early infrastructure and landmarks such as the Big Cockroach Mound, the Atlantic Coast Line rail corridor, and the small community at Piney Point.
  4. 1943 Map of Gandy Bridge
    1943 Map of Gandy Bridge
    1943 Gandy Bridge
    1943 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's shoreline during the wartime mobilization shows a landscape of military ranges and emerging suburbs. Trace the development of Beach Park, the footprint of Drew Field, and the rail infrastructure of the Atlantic Coast Line.
  7. 1943 Map of Pass-A-Grille
    1943 Map of Pass-A-Grille
    1943 Pass-A-Grille
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pinellas County comes into focus during the war years, revealing a landscape of nascent beach communities and protected island refuges. Trace the early footprints of Don Cesar Beach and Lakewood Estates, or locate the historic Piney Point Ferry landing.
  10. 1943 Map of Safety Harbor
    1943 Map of Safety Harbor
    1943 Safety Harbor
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Pinellas County coast in the early 1940s is captured here during a period of wartime growth and coastal development. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Coachman, the expansion of Pinellas Army Airfield, and the route of the Davis Causeway.
  13. 1943 Map of Port Tampa
    1943 Map of Port Tampa
    1943 Port Tampa
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Tampa Bay shoreline during World War II reveals a mix of wartime military expansion and early suburban development. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Snell Isle, the industrial works at Port Tampa, and the early layout of MacDill Field.
  16. 1943 Map of Odessa, 1957 Print
    1943 Map of Odessa, 1957 Print
    1943 Odessa
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida pinelands and transit corridors emerge in this mid-century survey of the Pasco and Hillsborough county line. Trace the steam-era rail history through Odessa at the Atlantic Coast Line junction and explore the lakefronts of Keystone Lake and Camp Mawian.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1943 Map of Elfers, 1957 Print
    1943 Map of Elfers, 1957 Print
    1943 Elfers
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast comes alive in the 1940s as settlements like New Port Richey and Tarpon Springs begin to take shape. Genealogists and researchers can trace the historic Dixie Highway and locate rural landmarks such as Elfers and Seven Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1943 Map of Thonotosassa, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Thonotosassa, 1961 Print
    1943 Thonotosassa
    1961 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's landscape during the 1940s is defined by citrus groves and river wetlands centered around the massive Lake Thonotosassa. Researchers can trace old transportation routes and local landmarks like the Indian Sch, Missionary Ch, and the Hillsborough County Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1943 Map of Lutz, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Lutz, 1961 Print
    1943 Lutz
    1961 Print · USGS
    The central Florida lake country comes into focus in the early 1940s as the rail-driven settlements of Lutz and Land O'Lakes began to take shape. Researchers can trace the early layout of Dupree Gardens, local churches like Drexel Ch, and the twin corridors of the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1943 Map of Oldsmar, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Oldsmar, 1961 Print
    1943 Oldsmar
    1961 Print · USGS
    Upper Pinellas County was a quiet region of citrus groves and coastal inlets during the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace old community centers like Curlew, locate the Curlew Ch, and see the early layout of Oldsmar along the Seaboard Air Line railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1944 Map of Sulphur Springs
    1944 Map of Sulphur Springs
    1944 Sulphur Springs
    1944 Print · USGS
    North of Tampa during the mid-forties, this area shows a landscape of citrus groves and lakefront settlements before the post-war building boom. Genealogists can trace family roots through Lake Magdalene Cem, Oak Grove School, and the early streets of Sulphur Springs.
  34. 1944 Map of Egmont Key
    1944 Map of Egmont Key
    1944 Egmont Key
    1944 Print · USGS
    Egmont Key served as a critical coastal defense and navigational hub during the mid-forties. Historians can trace specific World War II era military and maritime sites, including the Rifle Range, the Egmont Key Lt Ho, and the Casemate.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1944 Map of Plant City
    1944 Map of Plant City
    1944 Plant City
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hillsborough and Polk counties are captured here during a time of significant military activity. Researchers can find old Florida landmarks like Enon Church, the Winston School, and the wartime footprints of Drane Field US Army.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1944 Map of Mango
    1944 Map of Mango
    1944 Mango
    1944 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's interior settlements and agricultural lands are captured here during the mid-forties. Researchers can trace family history through sites like St Marys Ch and Cem, the Levin Armwood School, and the early rail stops at Seffner and Mango.
  43. 1944 Map of Anna Maria
    1944 Map of Anna Maria
    1944 Anna Maria
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Manatee County is captured during the mid-forties, showing the early layout of Anna Maria and the mainland groves of Palma Sola. Trace the old shoreline landmarks from the Municipal Pier to the ancient Portavant Mound and the isolated Passage Key.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1944 Map of Ruskin
    1944 Map of Ruskin
    1944 Ruskin
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Florida coast south of Tampa during the mid-forties reveals a complex network of bayous and early road development. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Ruskin and Sun City or locate the Ruskin Cem along the Little Manatee River.
  49. 1944 Map of Tampa
    1944 Map of Tampa
    1944 Tampa
    1944 Print · USGS
    Tampa and the surrounding bayfront neighborhoods are shown during the mid-forties, capturing the city's transition into a modern maritime hub. Trace historical property lines and landmarks like Ybor City, Davis Islands, and the Peter O Knight Municipal Airport.
  52. 1944 Map of Wimauma
    1944 Map of Wimauma
    1944 Wimauma
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hillsborough County comes into focus as a landscape of citrus groves and pine flatwoods defined by the Seaboard Air Line. Trace the early development of Wimauma and its local landmarks like Moody Pond and the Wimauma Airport.
  55. 1944 Map of Wesley Chapel
    1944 Map of Wesley Chapel
    1944 Wesley Chapel
    1944 Print · USGS
    Pasco and Hillsborough counties are shown during the mid-forties, characterized by scattered rural settlements and a dense network of creeks and cypress swamps. Researchers can trace the original locations of Wesley Chapel, Double Branch Church, and the Sulphur Works along the river banks.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1944 Map of Elfers
    1944 Map of Elfers
    1944 Elfers
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf coast comes into focus during the mid-1940s as the communities of New Port Richey and Elfers begin to expand. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Seven Springs, the Anclote River, and early rail lines like the Seaboard Air Line.
  61. 1944 Map of Lutz
    1944 Map of Lutz
    1944 Lutz
    1944 Print · USGS
    Florida's lake-strewn interior comes alive in the mid-1940s, showing the early rail and road networks of northern Hillsborough County. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Lutz and Drexel, locating essential local landmarks like the Myrtle Denham School and the Drexel Station along the Atlantic Coast Line.
  64. 1944 Map of Oldsmar
    1944 Map of Oldsmar
    1944 Oldsmar
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pinellas and Hillsborough counties are shown here during the Second World War as the region's citrus and rail economy began to meet modern highway expansion. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Curlew Ch, the Indian Mounds, and the Seaboard Air Line corridor.
  67. 1944 Map of Odessa
    1944 Map of Odessa
    1944 Odessa
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Pasco and Hillsborough counties are shown here as a landscape of citrus groves, rail lines, and cypress swamps. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of early communities at Odessa and Lake Fern, or find landmarks like the Lake Fern School and Camp Mawian YMCA.
  70. 1944 Map of Ellenton
    1944 Map of Ellenton
    1944 Ellenton
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Manatee River coastline and Tampa Bay wetlands appear here during the mid-1940s, showing the early footprints of coastal Florida towns. Trace historical rail lines and settlements like Ellenton and Rubonia, or find the clay deposits at Fullers Earth.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1944 Map of Thonotosassa
    1944 Map of Thonotosassa
    1944 Thonotosassa
    1944 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County during the 1940s reveals a transition from wetland wilderness to a networked rail-and-road economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Jolly Corner, the Indian School, and the Saffner Church along the Atlantic Coast Line.
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