1940s Maps of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Explore 4 historic maps of Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills'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.
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Start exploring Kill Devil Hills's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Kill Devil Hills, NC maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Kitty Hawk
    1940 Map of Kitty Hawk
    1940 Kitty Hawk
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Outer Banks are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by maritime history and the early years of flight commemoration. Trace the grounds of the Wright Monument and locate small coastal settlements like Eagleton and Sound Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Roanoke Island
    1943 Map of Roanoke Island
    1943 Roanoke Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal North Carolina during the war years shows a network of maritime outposts and isolated mainland settlements connected by ferry. Trace the old village of Buffalo City, locate the Bodie Island Lighthouse, and find historic Coast Guard stations at Nags Head and Chicamacomico CG.

  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.

  4. 1946 Map of Currituck Sound, 1980 Print
    1946 Map of Currituck Sound, 1980 Print
    1946 Currituck Sound
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina coastline appears in detail during the mid-twentieth century as a network of maritime villages and military outposts. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations from Virginia Beach south to Kitty Hawk, including landmarks like the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and the Wright Brothers National Memorial.

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