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1940s Maps of Tyrrell County, North Carolina

Explore 9 historic maps of Tyrrell 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 Tyrrell 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.
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Start exploring Tyrrell County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Tyrrell County, NC maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Hertford
    1940 Map of Hertford
    1940 Hertford
    1940 Print · USGS
    The coastal necks of Perquimans County are caught here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by its deep relationship with the Albemarle Sound. Researchers can trace the waterfront history of Hertford or locate rural sites like the Durants Neck P O and Pleasant Grove Church.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1940 Map of Powells Point
    1940 Map of Powells Point
    1940 Powells Point
    1940 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina coast at the start of the 1940s shows the Currituck peninsula just as the Wright Memorial Bridge opened it to more travel. Trace family roots and old landings in Jarvisburg, Powells Point, and Sawyers Lodge.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1940 Map of Wade Point, 1973 Print
    1940 Map of Wade Point, 1973 Print
    1940 Wade Point
    1973 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pasquotank County at the start of the 1940s shows a landscape of tidewater farming and strategic military aviation. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Weeksville, the Air Base, and the fishing grounds of the Frog Island Fishing Club.
  10. 1943 Map of Wade Point
    1943 Map of Wade Point
    1943 Wade Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina tidewater during the mid-forties is captured here as coastal defense and local life intersect along the Pasquotank River. Trace wartime activity at the Naval Air Base or explore rural settlements like Old Trap, Weeksville, and Listers Corner.
  13. 1943 Map of Columbia
    1943 Map of Columbia
    1943 Columbia
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Tyrrell and Hyde Counties are captured in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by timber industry and federal land projects. Researchers can trace the industrial docks at the Richmond Cedar Works Lumber Mill or locate the rural Scuppernong Farms (F.S.A.).
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 1948 Map of Wade Point
    1948 Map of Wade Point
    1948 Wade Point
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pasquotank County is seen here in the late 1940s, where the river-rich landscape meets the sound. Genealogists can trace family names and small hubs like Weeksville, Listers Corner, and the Frog Island Fishing Club along the intricate marshes and creeks.
    2 unique versions available
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