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1940s Maps of Wilmington, Georgia

Explore 3 historic maps of Wilmington 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 Wilmington'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 Wilmington's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Wilmington, GA maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
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