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1940s Maps of Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Explore 28 historic maps of Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel 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.
  • 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 Anne Arundel County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Anne Arundel County, MD maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Laurel
    1942 Map of Laurel
    1942 Laurel
    1942 Print · USGS
    Maryland's corridor between Baltimore and Washington is seen here in the early 1940s as a land of rural schoolhouses and riverside mills. Researchers can trace family sites near Muirkirk, find the original Christian Brothers College, or locate historic river crossings like Brock Bridge and Duvall Bridge.
  4. 1942 Map of Love Point
    1942 Map of Love Point
    1942 Love Point
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northern Kent Island served as a vital Chesapeake transit hub during the early forties. Trace the rail-to-ferry connection at Love Point Landing and locate landmarks like the Love Point Lighthouse and Cupola Barn.
  7. 1942 Map of Swan Point
    1942 Map of Swan Point
    1942 Swan Point
    1942 Print · USGS
    Kent County's shoreline and the waters of the Chesapeake are captured here in the early 1940s. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the settlements of Gratitude and Edesville No 5 alongside landmarks like Swan Point and The Haven.
  10. 1942 Map of Kent Island, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Kent Island, 1961 Print
    1942 Kent Island
    1961 Print · USGS
    Kent Island at the onset of the 1940s remained a landscape of ferry landings and rail terminals along the Chesapeake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Batts Neck Sch, Stevensville, and the Baltimore and Eastern RR line.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of North Point
    1943 Map of North Point
    1943 North Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Chesapeake Bay's maritime approaches are captured here during the 1940s, highlighting the industrial strength of Sparrows Point and the coastal defenses at Fort Howard. Researchers can trace the rail connections at Love Point Landing or explore the mid-century waterfronts of Gibson Island and Bay Shore.
  16. 1943 Map of Kent Island
    1943 Map of Kent Island
    1943 Kent Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    Kent Island was a vital Chesapeake transit hub during the 1940s, serving as the eastern terminus for the Annapolis-Matapeake Ferry. Trace old rail lines like the Baltimore and Eastern and find community landmarks like Wesley Church and Batts Neck School.
  19. 1944 Map of Laurel
    1944 Map of Laurel
    1944 Laurel
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland's interior between Baltimore and Washington shows a landscape of federal research and military activity during the war years. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Greenbelt, the historic Laurel Race Track, and the specialized facilities of the Beltsville Research Center.
  22. 1944 Map of West River
    1944 Map of West River
    1944 West River
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Anne Arundel County comes alive during the war years, showing a landscape of maritime industry and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family roots through Tracys Landing, the Franklin Ch and Cem, and schools like Nutwell Sch.
  25. 1944 Map of Annapolis
    1944 Map of Annapolis
    1944 Annapolis
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maryland at the height of the war years reveals a landscape defined by naval expansion and developing bayside communities. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Highland Beach, the U S Naval Academy, and the historic Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse.
  28. 1944 Map of Curtis Bay
    1944 Map of Curtis Bay
    1944 Curtis Bay
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maryland during the war years reveals a landscape of massive military depots and burgeoning shorefront communities. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Baltimore and Annapolis and locate landmarks from Fort Armistead Park to Marley Station.
  31. 1944 Map of Gibson Island
    1944 Map of Gibson Island
    1944 Gibson Island
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Anne Arundel County coastline during the 1940s reveals a maritime landscape shaped by ferry travel and bay-side settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near St Margarets, explore the grounds of Manresa, or locate the Sandy Point Ferry Terminal.
  34. 1944 Map of Odenton
    1944 Map of Odenton
    1944 Odenton
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Anne Arundel County shows a blend of military activity and rural Maryland life during the war years. Genealogists and researchers can trace old crossroads and community landmarks like Waugh Chapel, the Bowie Race Track, and the US Naval Academy Dairy.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1944 Map of Davidsonville
    1944 Map of Davidsonville
    1944 Davidsonville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties are captured during the mid-forties, showing the rural landscape before post-war suburbanization. Researchers can trace historic family connections through landmarks like White Marsh Church, Hardesty, and Mullikin.
  40. 1944 Map of Sparrows Point
    1944 Map of Sparrows Point
    1944 Sparrows Point
    1944 Print · USGS
    The industrial and maritime heart of the Chesapeake coast is captured here during the wartime height of the 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Sparrows Point steel works and find local landmarks like the Edgemere Community Chapel and Bay Shore Park.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1944 Map of Relay
    1944 Map of Relay
    1944 Relay
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Patapsco River valley and the rail hubs south of Baltimore are captured here during the mid-forties. Researchers can trace historic church sites like Gaines Church, early industrial markers including the Distilleries near Relay, and named neighborhoods like English Consul.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1944 Map of South River
    1944 Map of South River
    1944 South River
    1944 Print · USGS
    Anne Arundel County waterfront communities were rapidly developing during the war years as suburban growth met the Chesapeake shoreline. Researchers can trace historic local sites like All Hallows Church, the Annapolis Waterworks, and the grounds of the old Almshouse.
  49. 1944 Map of Bristol
    1944 Map of Bristol
    1944 Bristol
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties are captured here along the banks of the Patuxent River during the Second World War. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous community sites like Sollers Chapel, Bristol Sch, and the old Chesapeake Beach RR line.
  52. 1944 Map of Round Bay
    1944 Map of Round Bay
    1944 Round Bay
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Anne Arundel County shows a landscape of burgeoning waterfront communities and historic estates along the Severn and Magothy Rivers. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family landmarks and institutional sites like Crownsville State Hospital, Belvoir Manor, and the Baltimore and Annapolis RR.
  55. 1946 Map of Odenton
    1946 Map of Odenton
    1946 Odenton
    1946 Print · USGS
    Odenton and the surrounding Anne Arundel countryside are captured here just after the war, when military expansion and rural crossroads met. Researchers can trace the sprawling Fort George G Meade and locate family landmarks like Waugh Chapel, Severn Crossroads, and the Bowie Race Track.
  58. 1946 Map of Curtis Bay
    1946 Map of Curtis Bay
    1946 Curtis Bay
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Anne Arundel shoreline was a hub of military defense and industrial growth during the mid-forties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of beach communities like Lombardee Beach or locate ancestors in Mt Calvary Cemetery and Marley Neck Church.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1947 Map of Relay, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Relay, 1954 Print
    1947 Relay
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Anne Arundel County is caught between its rail-and-river heritage and the rise of the jet age. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the Baltimore Friendship International Airport or locate family plots in Cedar Hill Cem and Arundel Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1947 Map of North Point, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of North Point, 1955 Print
    1947 North Point
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maryland at the close of the 1940s reveals a sharp contrast between the industrial might of Sparrows Point and the quiet summer communities of the western shore. Trace maritime history through dredging records and landmarks like Fort Howard, Gibson Island, and Sevenfoot Knoll Light.
  67. 1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Baltimore
    1948 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania crossroads are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic rail lines and major military installations. Genealogists can trace family connections in Gettysburg, Westminster, and near the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Washington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Potomac and Chesapeake regions in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of expanding military reach and deep-rooted Tidewater settlements. Trace old rail corridors like the Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac RR or locate landmarks like the Wakefield Washington Monument and St. Marys College.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1949 Map of Round Bay, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Round Bay, 1953 Print
    1949 Round Bay
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Anne Arundel County is captured here as suburban growth follows the Baltimore and Annapolis RR. Genealogists can trace local roots at St Marys-on-the-Severn Ch, Magothy Sch, and the estates of Sherwood Forest.
    2 unique versions available
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