1940s Maps of Lee County, South Carolina

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


Lee County, SC 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. 1943 Map of Mayesville
    1943 Map of Mayesville
    1943 Mayesville
    1943 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Sumter and Clarendon counties is captured here in the 1940s, highlighting a region defined by the Black River swamp. Genealogists can trace early family landmarks and community centers like Mayesville, Gamble Chapel, and the Malina Sch.

  3. 1946 Map of Sumter
    1946 Map of Sumter
    1946 Sumter
    1946 Print · USGS
    Sumter and its surrounding lowlands were at a peak of rail and aviation development just after the war. Researchers can trace dozens of rural landmarks, from Pocalla Springs and Swan Lake to the sprawling Shaw Field.

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