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1940s Maps of Saint Mary's County, Maryland

Explore 25 historic maps of Saint Mary's 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 Saint Mary's County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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

Saint Mary's County, MD maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Drum Point
    1942 Map of Drum Point
    1942 Drum Point
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Chesapeake Bay shoreline in the early 1940s reveals a world of maritime activity and isolated coastal communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Solomons, locate Spencers Wharf, and explore the marshes of Taylors Island.
  4. 1942 Map of Richland Point, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Richland Point, 1957 Print
    1942 Richland Point
    1957 Print · USGS
    Dorchester County's island communities are captured here during the 1940s, showing the delicate maritime landscape of the lower bay. Genealogists and historians can locate the small settlement at Applegarth and the family-named Mens Burial Pt on Lower Hooper Island.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Barren Island, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Barren Island, 1957 Print
    1942 Barren Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    Chesapeake Bay waters surround the isolated marshes of Dorchester County during the early 1940s. Maritime researchers can locate key navigational aids like the Cedar Point Lighthouse and trace the tidal channels of The Big Broads and Barren I Thorofare.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1942 Map of Point Lookout, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Point Lookout, 1961 Print
    1942 Point Lookout
    1961 Print · USGS
    The tip of St. Mary's County is captured here during the early 1940s at the strategic meeting of the river and the bay. Researchers can trace family sites near Ridge, locate the historic Lighthouse at Point Lookout, or explore the grounds of Camp Brown.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1942 Map of St. George Island, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of St. George Island, 1961 Print
    1942 St. George Island
    1961 Print · USGS
    The lower Potomac tidewater comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Maryland and Virginia borderlands. Researchers can trace early coastal settlements like St George Island Beach and Lewisetta alongside maritime landmarks at Kitts Point.
  16. 1943 Map of Charlotte Hall
    1943 Map of Charlotte Hall
    1943 Charlotte Hall
    1943 Print · USGS
    Maryland's St. Mary's and Charles counties appear here in the early 1940s, centered on the historic academic grounds at Charlotte Hall. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural hubs like Mt Calvary Ch, Ryceville, and the Budds Creek School.
  19. 1943 Map of Rock Point
    1943 Map of Rock Point
    1943 Rock Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Potomac and Wicomico rivers converge here in the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape of tidewater landings and quiet parish settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Sacred Heart Ch or Bushwood Wharf, and locate old schoolhouses like Abel Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1943 Map of Stratford
    1943 Map of Stratford
    1943 Stratford
    1943 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Virginia shorelines meet along the Potomac River in the early 1940s, highlighting the historic grounds of Stratford Hall. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Goodrich Farm, Currioman Farm, and the riverside community of Colton.
  25. 1943 Map of Blakiston Island
    1943 Map of Blakiston Island
    1943 Blakiston Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River and its sprawling bays are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a strategic landscape of military activity and coastal life. Researchers can trace landforms and local points like the Proving Ground on Newtown Neck and the Blakiston I Lighthouse.
  28. 1943 Map of Richland Point
    1943 Map of Richland Point
    1943 Richland Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    Hooper Island and the surrounding Dorchester County marshes are shown in detail during the early 1940s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the coastal landscape around Applegarth, identify Mens Burial Pt, and locate family-named points like Nancys Pt.
  31. 1943 Map of St. George Island
    1943 Map of St. George Island
    1943 St. George Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River confluence and the maritime borders of Maryland and Virginia appear here during the mid-forties. Genealogists and historians can trace shoreline landings and navigational aids from St George Island and Wynne to the Virginia settlement of Lewisetta.
  34. 1943 Map of Barren Island
    1943 Map of Barren Island
    1943 Barren Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Chesapeake Bay shoreline of Dorchester County is captured here during the early war years, highlighting a fragile maritime landscape. Researchers can trace historic water navigation markers and coastal features like Barren Island, Cedar Point Lighthouse, and Meekins Neck.
  37. 1943 Map of Point Lookout
    1943 Map of Point Lookout
    1943 Point Lookout
    1943 Print · USGS
    The tip of St. Mary's County appears here during the height of the Second World War, showing the strategic maritime landscape of the lower Potomac. Genealogists and historians can locate the Point Lookout Lighthouse, the Confederate Monument, and the rural community at Ridge.
  40. 1943 Map of St. Marys City
    1943 Map of St. Marys City
    1943 St. Marys City
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal St. Mary's County is shown here during the early 1940s, when the river and bay still dictated the pace of life. Genealogists can trace old family sites and crossroads from Great Mills to St Inigoes, or locate historic landings like Broommes Wharf and Grason Ldg.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1943 Map of Point No Point
    1943 Map of Point No Point
    1943 Point No Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    St. Mary's County is seen here during the early 1940s, showing a coastal landscape defined by bay inlets and local industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the settlement at Dameron, the path of Three Notch Road, and maritime sites like Blue Gull Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1943 Map of Yeocomico
    1943 Map of Yeocomico
    1943 Yeocomico
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Northern Neck of Virginia meets the Potomac in the 1940s, revealing a landscape of tidewater farms and river landings. Genealogists can locate family names and rural hubs like Kinsale, Zion Church, and the Fauntleroy Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1943 Map of Piney Point
    1943 Map of Piney Point
    1943 Piney Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal St. Mary's County is captured mid-century as maritime tradition meets wartime expansion along the Potomac River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Valley Lee, the Piney Point Lighthouse, and the Emergency Landing Field.
  52. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Richmond
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and the state capital are shown in detail during the mid-century era of infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Richmond Nat Battlefield Park, locate the Yorktown Nat Cem, or follow the many rural routes through Amelia Court House and Tappahannock.
  55. 1944 Map of Sunnybank
    1944 Map of Sunnybank
    1944 Sunnybank
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Northumberland County comes alive in this mid-century record of the Northern Neck during the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Fairfields Ch Cem or locate vanished landmarks like Grays School and the Smith Point Light.
  58. 1944 Map of Solomons Island
    1944 Map of Solomons Island
    1944 Solomons Island
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maryland at the mouth of the Patuxent River is captured here in the mid-1940s, highlighting the expansion of the Naval Reservation. Genealogists and local historians can locate early communities like Johnstown, Jarboesville, and the Pearson Po settlement.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1944 Map of Hughesville
    1944 Map of Hughesville
    1944 Hughesville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland during the mid-forties remained a land of sprawling wetlands and rural crossroads at the intersection of three counties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near St Marys Ch, the old Burnt Store settlement, and along the U S Navy rail corridor.
  64. 1944 Map of Heathsville
    1944 Map of Heathsville
    1944 Heathsville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northumberland County during the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of tidal necks and rural crossroads settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Williams Corner, find old country parishes such as St Stephens Ch, and locate historic industrial sites like Crabbe Mill.
  67. 1946 Map of Stratford, 1952 Print
    1946 Map of Stratford, 1952 Print
    1946 Stratford
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River divides Maryland and Virginia in the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape of historic plantations and river landings. Researchers can trace the grounds of Stratford Hall or locate vanished sites like Hill School and Mt Airy Wharf.
  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 Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Richmond
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia in the years following World War II remained a landscape of historic river towns and expanding military bases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Southern Ry and locate established landmarks from Camp Lee to the remote reaches of Dragon Swamp.
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