Historical Maps of Cape Charles, Virginia

What stories do these 16 old maps tell about Cape Charles's past? From 1943 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Cape Charles's history through maps:

  • Trace Cape Charles's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Cape Charles's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Cape Charles, VA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Richmond
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cape Charles, including Richmond County, Maryland, and others.

  2. 1948 Map of Cape Charles
    1948 Map of Cape Charles
    1948 Cape Charles
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cape Charles.

  3. 1948 Map of Wescott Point
    1948 Map of Wescott Point
    1948 Wescott Point
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cape Charles, including Northampton County, and others.

  4. 1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Richmond
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cape Charles, including Richmond County, Maryland, and others.

  5. 1955 Map of Cape Charles, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Cape Charles, 1956 Print
    1955 Cape Charles
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cape Charles.

  6. 1955 Map of Wescott Point, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Wescott Point, 1956 Print
    1955 Wescott Point
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cape Charles, including Northampton County, and others.

  7. 1959 Map of Richmond
    1959 Map of Richmond
    1959 Richmond
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cape Charles, including Richmond County, Maryland, and others.

  8. 1964 Map of Richmond
    1964 Map of Richmond
    1964 Richmond
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cape Charles, including Richmond County, Maryland, and others.

  9. 1968 Map of Cape Charles, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Cape Charles, 1970 Print
    1968 Cape Charles
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cape Charles.

  10. 1968 Map of Cape Charles, 1987 Print
    1968 Map of Cape Charles, 1987 Print
    1968 Cape Charles
    1987 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Cape Charles.

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