1940s Maps of Shelltown, Maryland

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


Shelltown, MD maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Saxis, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Saxis, 1962 Print
    1942 Saxis
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coastal Accomack County and Somerset County come to life in this mid-century survey of the tidal marshes and fishing villages along Pocomoke Sound. Genealogists can trace family roots through the island community of Saxis or locate rural landmarks like Halls Chapel and Pocomoke Church.

  2. 1943 Map of Saxis
    1943 Map of Saxis
    1943 Saxis
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Virginia-Maryland borderlands of the early 1940s reveal a world of tidal marshes and isolated coastal hamlets. Genealogists can trace family names at Grotons, Shelltown, and Saxis, while locating landmarks like Pocomoke Church and the Free school.

  3. 1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Eastville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and the Outer Banks are captured here during a period of expanding naval and aerospace presence. Researchers can trace the path of the Penn Central railroad through Chincoteague and Modest Town, or locate landmarks like the Wright Brothers National Memorial.

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