1940s Maps of Anson County, North Carolina

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


Anson County, NC maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Spartanburg
    1941 Map of Spartanburg
    1941 Spartanburg
    1941 Print · USGS
    South Carolina’s Piedmont and Sandhills regions are shown here during the mid-century peak of the rail era. Researchers can trace the sprawling Fort Jackson Military Reservation and the industrial growth of hubs like Spartanburg and Rock Hill.

  2. 1942 Map of Troy
    1942 Map of Troy
    1942 Troy
    1942 Print · USGS
    Mid-century central North Carolina comes alive through this 1940s survey of the rail-linked towns between the Uwharrie hills and the Sandhills. Trace the historic Norfolk Southern line through Troy, Star, and Biscoe, or locate the Morrison Training School and local springs.

  3. 1942 Map of Rockingham, 1944 Print
    1942 Map of Rockingham, 1944 Print
    1942 Rockingham
    1944 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and South Carolina borderlands come alive in this wartime survey of the Pee Dee River valley. Researchers can trace historic mill sites like Burnt Factory Pond or locate family landmarks such as Roberdell and Old Sneedsboro.

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