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1940s Maps of Pinellas County, Florida

Explore 23 historic maps of Pinellas 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 Pinellas 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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  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Pinellas County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Pinellas 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 St Petersburg
    1943 Map of St Petersburg
    1943 St Petersburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Pinellas peninsula thrived during the mid-forties as a center for aviation and maritime training. Researchers can trace early urban development and transit lines like Tyrone Blvd, or locate local landmarks including Albert Whitted Airport and Royal Palm Cem.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1943 Map of Bay Pines
    1943 Map of Bay Pines
    1943 Bay Pines
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Pinellas County coast was a mix of quiet precinct settlements and emerging beach towns during the mid-forties. Genealogists and historians can locate early institutions like the US Veterans Hospital, the Seminole Sch, and the old Seaboard Air Line rail corridor.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 1943 Map of Dunedin
    1943 Map of Dunedin
    1943 Dunedin
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pinellas County comes into focus during the early 1940s, documenting the shoreline from Dunedin north to Palm Harbor. Genealogists and historians can trace the Atlantic Coast Line railroad through small communities like Ozona, Wall Springs, and Crystal Beach.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 1943 Map of Tarpon Springs
    1943 Map of Tarpon Springs
    1943 Tarpon Springs
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Gulf coast at the height of the war reveals a maritime landscape centered on the sponge docks and bayous. Researchers can trace the early layout of Tarpon Springs, the historic Anclote Keys Lighthouse, and old landmarks like Baileys Bluff.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1943 Map of Clearwater, 1952 Print
    1943 Map of Clearwater, 1952 Print
    1943 Clearwater
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pinellas County comes alive in the mid-1940s, showing the early footprints of coastal resorts and citrus-era rail towns. Trace the old rail lines of the Seaboard Air Line or locate landmarks like the Biltmore Hotel and the Pinellas Co Fair Grounds.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 1945 Map of Cockroach Bay
    1945 Map of Cockroach Bay
    1945 Cockroach Bay
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hillsborough and Manatee counties are captured here in the mid-1940s as an intricate system of keys, passes, and rail lines. You can trace early transit routes like the Atlantic Coast Line and locate the Ferry Ldg at Piney Point.
  49. 1947 Map of Cockroach Bay
    1947 Map of Cockroach Bay
    1947 Cockroach Bay
    1947 Print · USGS
    The eastern shore of Tampa Bay appears in the late 1940s as a labyrinth of mangrove keys and tidal passes. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early infrastructure of Piney Point, the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, and the landmark Big Cockroach Mound.
  52. 1947 Map of Port Tampa
    1947 Map of Port Tampa
    1947 Port Tampa
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Florida coast just after the war shows the expansion of military and maritime infrastructure along Old Tampa Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Shore Acres and Snell Isle or locate landmarks like the Port Tampa Dock.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1947 Map of Gandy Bridge
    1947 Map of Gandy Bridge
    1947 Gandy Bridge
    1947 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's coastline and military landscape are captured here in the years following World War II. Researchers can trace the development of Drew Field and early residential subdivisions like Beach Park and Bel Mar along Old Tampa Bay.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1947 Map of St Petersburg
    1947 Map of St Petersburg
    1947 St Petersburg
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Pinellas peninsula emerged into a new era of growth following the war, as urban limits expanded toward Pinellas Park and Gulfport. Local historians can trace early neighborhood schools like Euclid School and landmark institutions such as Albert Whitted Airport or the Dog Track.
  61. 1947 Map of Safety Harbor, 1952 Print
    1947 Map of Safety Harbor, 1952 Print
    1947 Safety Harbor
    1952 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Old Tampa Bay appear here in the mid-1940s, highlighting a landscape transitioning from agricultural precincts to a strategic military hub. Researchers can locate the sprawling Pinellas Army Airfield, the town of Safety Harbor, and the path of the Davis Causeway.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1948 Map of Elfers
    1948 Map of Elfers
    1948 Elfers
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast near the Pasco and Pinellas border comes alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists and researchers can trace early settlements at New Port Richey, Elfers, and Seven Springs while following the Seaboard Air Line through the cypress swamps.
  67. 1949 Map of Pass-A-Grille
    1949 Map of Pass-A-Grille
    1949 Pass-A-Grille
    1949 Print · USGS
    The barrier islands and southern tip of Pinellas County are shown here during the late 1940s as coastal development was beginning to take hold. Researchers can trace early residential areas like Lakewood Estates and find historical landmarks including the ARMY CAMP and Piney Point Ferry.
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