1940s Maps of Tybee Island, Georgia

Explore 6 historic maps of Tybee Island 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 Tybee Island'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.
  • 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 Tybee Island's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Tybee Island, GA maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Bluffton
    1945 Map of Bluffton
    1945 Bluffton
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Carolina Lowcountry and Georgia's sea islands appear here in the mid-forties, before modern bridges transformed the coast. Trace the early footprints of Bluffton and Spanish Wells, or locate maritime landmarks like Buckingham Ferry and the Oyster Packing Plant.

  2. 1945 Map of Wassaw Sound
    1945 Map of Wassaw Sound
    1945 Wassaw Sound
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Georgia coast near Savannah comes alive in this mid-century survey of the barrier islands and tidal sounds. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Savannah Beach or the pristine reaches of Wassaw Island and Petit Chou Island.

  3. 1946 Map of Brunswick, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Brunswick, 1948 Print
    1946 Brunswick
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal Georgia in the mid-forties reveals a landscape defined by the Camp Stewart Military Reservation and the sprawling barrier islands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network through inland towns like Ludowici and Jesup, or locate coastal landmarks like the St Simon Light.

  4. 1947 Map of Savannah
    1947 Map of Savannah
    1947 Savannah
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Georgia and South Carolina are captured here in the mid-forties, showing the rail-and-river networks of the Lowcountry. Genealogists and researchers can trace old crossroads and river towns from Statesboro to Beaufort, alongside military sites like Camp Stewart and Parris Island.

  5. 1948 Map of Brunswick
    1948 Map of Brunswick
    1948 Brunswick
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal Georgia in the late 1940s is defined here by its labyrinthine barrier islands and the massive footprint of Camp Stewart. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-tied growth of Jesup and Hinesville or locate coastal landmarks like St Simon Light.

  6. 1948 Map of Savannah
    1948 Map of Savannah
    1948 Savannah
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Georgia and South Carolina Lowcountry comes alive in this post-war survey of the coast and its river-fed hinterlands. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central of Georgia RR and find established settlements such as Isle of Hope and Sylvania.

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