1940s Maps of Chowan County, North Carolina

Explore 6 historic maps of Chowan 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 Chowan 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 Chowan County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Chowan County, NC maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Hertford
    1940 Map of Hertford
    1940 Hertford
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Chowan County, including Hertford, Winfall, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1940 Map of Beckford
    1940 Map of Beckford
    1940 Beckford
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Chowan County, including Sunbury, Gatesville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1942 Map of Edenton
    1942 Map of Edenton
    1942 Edenton
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Chowan County, including Edenton, Arrowhead Beach, and other nearby areas

  4. 1943 Map of Columbia
    1943 Map of Columbia
    1943 Columbia
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Chowan County, including Columbia, Dillion Ridge, and other nearby areas

  5. 1943 Map of Plymouth
    1943 Map of Plymouth
    1943 Plymouth
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Chowan County, including Washington, Plymouth, and other nearby areas

  6. 1943 Map of Edenton
    1943 Map of Edenton
    1943 Edenton
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Chowan County, including Edenton, Arrowhead Beach, and other nearby areas

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