1940s Maps of Northampton County, North Carolina

Explore 2 historic maps of Northampton 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 Northampton 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 Northampton County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Northampton County, NC maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Arringdale
    1942 Map of Arringdale
    1942 Arringdale
    1942 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Virginia and North Carolina line in the early 1940s, this area reveals a landscape of river-bottom swamps and busy rail corridors. Genealogists can trace family locations near Little Texas or find historical rural institutions like the Morris Hill Church and Faison School.

  2. 1942 Map of Emporia
    1942 Map of Emporia
    1942 Emporia
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Virginia-North Carolina borderlands are captured here during the early years of the war, centered on the rail crossroads of Emporia. Genealogists can trace family footprints through several rural landmarks, including Hobbs Chapel, Pairs Store, and Brewers Crossroads.

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