1940s Maps of Santa Rosa County, Florida

Explore 16 historic maps of Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Santa Rosa County, FL maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Muscogee, 1956 Print
    1941 Map of Muscogee, 1956 Print
    1941 Muscogee
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Florida-Alabama borderlands come alive in the early 1940s as the Perdido River and major rail lines dictate the rhythm of local commerce. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Barrineau Park, the Mission Cem, and Quintette Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1941 Map of Pensacola, 1956 Print
    1941 Map of Pensacola, 1956 Print
    1941 Pensacola
    1956 Print · USGS
    Pensacola and its surrounding bays are seen here just before the mid-century boom, detailing a landscape defined by naval aviation and maritime rail. Trace the historic city grid, explore the U S Naval Reservation, or locate Oakland Ch and Black Hammock Cem.

  3. 1941 Map of Milton, 1956 Print
    1941 Map of Milton, 1956 Print
    1941 Milton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Santa Rosa County at the start of the 1940s is shown here as a landscape of timber-towns and tidewater rail junctions. Genealogists can trace family names at Allen Cem, Robinson Sch, and the riverside settlements of Bagdad and Floridatown.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1941 Map of Century, 1962 Print
    1941 Map of Century, 1962 Print
    1941 Century
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Florida-Alabama borderlands come alive in the early 1940s as a landscape of river-bottom wetlands and upland rail towns. Genealogists can trace family roots at Coon Hill Cem, Kays Chapel, and long-standing schools like Pine Barren Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1942 Map of Pensacola
    1942 Map of Pensacola
    1942 Pensacola
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida is captured here in the early years of the war, showing the maritime and rail infrastructure that shaped the Panhandle. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Oakland Ch, the Black Hammock Cem, and the busy Muscogee Wharf.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Muscogee
    1943 Map of Muscogee
    1943 Muscogee
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Florida-Alabama borderlands come alive in the early 1940s as the river-and-rail economy pulses through Muscogee and Cantonment. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Mission Cem, Sunnyhill Sch, and rural stops along the Louisville and Nashville RR.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1943 Map of Century
    1943 Map of Century
    1943 Century
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Florida-Alabama borderlands in the 1940s are defined by the winding Escambia River and a thriving rail-and-timber network. Researchers can trace rural life through family-named landmarks like Coon Hill Cem, Ward Sch, and Chumuckla Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1943 Map of Milton
    1943 Map of Milton
    1943 Milton
    1943 Print · USGS
    Santa Rosa and Escambia counties are captured here in the early 1940s at the confluence of the Blackwater and Escambia rivers. Researchers can trace the waterfront history of MILTON and Bagdad or locate rural landmarks like Union Valley Ch and Conners Still.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1943 Map of Jay
    1943 Map of Jay
    1943 Jay
    1943 Print · USGS
    Santa Rosa County's agricultural and riverine heartland is captured here during the early years of the Second World War. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Catawba Fidelis Sch and Old Fidelis Cem or trace family roots in Jay and Chumuckla.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1944 Map of Floridatown
    1944 Map of Floridatown
    1944 Floridatown
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Rosa County is captured here during the mid-forties, showing the vital river-and-rail hub where the Escambia delta meets the bay. Trace the wartime footprint of Ellyson Field and the historic streets of Floridatown and Pace.

  11. 1944 Map of Oriole Beach
    1944 Map of Oriole Beach
    1944 Oriole Beach
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle's barrier islands remain largely undeveloped during the mid-1940s, dominated by the Santa Rosa National Monument. Local historians can trace early maritime markers and coastal settlements like Oriole Beach and the U S Naval Res.

  12. 1944 Map of Gonzalez
    1944 Map of Gonzalez
    1944 Gonzalez
    1944 Print · USGS
    North of Pensacola in the mid-1940s, this area centers on the rail hub of Cantonment and the surrounding rural communities. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Jordan Cemetery, the Tate School, and the historic Farm Hill Church.

  13. 1944 Map of Gulf Breeze
    1944 Map of Gulf Breeze
    1944 Gulf Breeze
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida and its military defenses are surveyed here during the mid-forties, showing the transition from naval outposts to early recreation. Researchers can trace the layout of the U S Naval Reservation and find the location of the Pensacola Quarantine Station (Abandoned) or the old Casino.

  14. 1944 Map of Garcon Point
    1944 Map of Garcon Point
    1944 Garcon Point
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Santa Rosa County coastline and the Garcon Point peninsula are captured here during the mid-forties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early development of Woodlawn Beach or locate the northern Black Hammock Cem and several 1930s benchmarks.

  15. 1944 Map of Pensacola
    1944 Map of Pensacola
    1944 Pensacola
    1944 Print · USGS
    World War II era Pensacola reveals a bustling harbor defined by industrial piers and emerging suburbs. Trace the waterfront rail terminals like L & N Railroad Piers and follow the bluffs past Magnolia Bluff to the Bohemia Brick Chimney.

  16. 1948 Map of Munson, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Munson, 1958 Print
    1948 Munson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Santa Rosa County's timberlands are captured here in the late 1940s, just as modern forest management was taking root. Researchers can locate family sites and early community landmarks like Sellersville, Black Cem, and the Munson High School.
    2 unique versions available

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