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1940s Maps of Virginia

Explore 374 historic maps of Virginia 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 Virginia'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 Virginia's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1940 Map of Orkney Springs
    1940 Map of Orkney Springs
    1940 Orkney Springs
    1940 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Virginia borderlands appear in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of mountain resorts and valley farms. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Halterman Cem and schools such as Mt Hermon Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1940 Map of Indian Springs
    1940 Map of Indian Springs
    1940 Indian Springs
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and Virginia borderlands come alive in this pre-war survey of Sullivan County. Genealogists and local historians can trace the family networks of Bridwell Town, locate Gunnings Academy, and find long-standing mills like Huddle Mill.
  7. 1940 Map of Buena Vista
    1940 Map of Buena Vista
    1940 Buena Vista
    1940 Print · USGS
    The industrial and rail corridor of the James River is captured here as the region's mountain economy evolved in the 1930s. Researchers can trace the dual rail lines serving Glasgow, find CCC Camp No 10, and locate rural landmarks like Buffalo Forge and Ben Salam Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1940 Map of Pulaski
    1940 Map of Pulaski
    1940 Pulaski
    1940 Print · USGS
    Pulaski and the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills are captured in the mid-1930s as the railroad and timber industries shaped the local economy. Researchers can trace family sites near Shiloh Ch, locate the Stange Mines, or find old schoolhouses like Mill Iron Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1940 Map of Quantico
    1940 Map of Quantico
    1940 Quantico
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and Maryland are captured here during the late pre-war era, showing the growing military footprint around the Potomac. Genealogists can trace family names and landmarks like Sinclairs Mill, Bacon Race School, and the historic Dumfries settlement.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1940 Map of Mouth of Wilson
    1940 Map of Mouth of Wilson
    1940 Mouth of Wilson
    1940 Print · USGS
    Grayson County's high ridges and river valleys were home to a dense network of mountain communities in the 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace long-gone rural institutions like the COUNTY HOME, Cornell Store, and schools such as Razor Ridge Sch or Bethel Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1940 Map of Lake Drummond, 1964 Print
    1940 Map of Lake Drummond, 1964 Print
    1940 Lake Drummond
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Great Dismal Swamp and its drainage canals are captured here in the 1940s, showing a landscape defined by timber extraction and transit. Genealogists and historians can trace old schools and landings from Jacks Camp to Wallaceton Sch and the Lumber RR.
  22. 1941 Map of Vesuvius
    1941 Map of Vesuvius
    1941 Vesuvius
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge highlands at the start of the 1940s reveal a landscape of mountain mines and early parkway development. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past the Irish Creek Mission and forgotten sites like Mill Creek Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1941 Map of Broadwater
    1941 Map of Broadwater
    1941 Broadwater
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Virginia barrier islands appear here just before the mid-century, showing the isolated settlement of Broadwater on Hog Island. Researchers can trace old coastal infrastructure and maritime landmarks like the Little Machipongo Inlet C G S and Great Machipongo Inlet.
  28. 1941 Map of Glen Allen
    1941 Map of Glen Allen
    1941 Glen Allen
    1941 Print · USGS
    North of Richmond in the mid-1930s, this area shows a landscape of rural crossroads and established family farms before modern suburbanization. Genealogists and researchers can locate historic landmarks like Ground Squirrel Ch, the Coalpit Sch, and the community of Short Pump.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1941 Map of Pounding Mill
    1941 Map of Pounding Mill
    1941 Pounding Mill
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Clinch River valley in the early 1940s shows a landscape organized by rail and ridge. Genealogists can trace family names at Maiden Spr, locate rural landmarks like Wittens Mill, or find old school sites like Linkous Sch.
  34. 1941 Map of Burkes Garden
    1941 Map of Burkes Garden
    1941 Burkes Garden
    1941 Print · USGS
    Tazewell County in the late nineteen-thirties reveals the distinctive enclosed valley of Burkes Garden and the rail corridors of the north. Genealogists and hikers can trace the paths to Gose Mills, rural congregations like Marys Chapel, and schools such as Redoak Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1941 Map of Clarksville
    1941 Map of Clarksville
    1941 Clarksville
    1941 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg County and the Virginia-North Carolina border are captured here just before the Roanoke River valley was transformed by mid-century dam projects. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local landmarks like Oakhurst Cem, Buffalo Junc, and Occaneechi Island.
  40. 1941 Map of Monterey, 1963 Print
    1941 Map of Monterey, 1963 Print
    1941 Monterey
    1963 Print · USGS
    Highland County at the start of the 1940s reveals a network of high-valley settlements and strategic turnpikes. Trace the locations of early schools and churches like Strait Creek School and Union Chapel near the South Branch of the Potomac.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1941 Map of Harrisonburg, 1965 Print
    1941 Map of Harrisonburg, 1965 Print
    1941 Harrisonburg
    1965 Print · USGS
    Harrisonburg and the surrounding Rockingham County countryside are shown here in the early 1940s, a landscape shaped by rail, river, and regional history. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Weyers Cave, St Michaels Ch, and the Civilian Public Service Camp No 8.
  46. 1942 Map of Bowling Green
    1942 Map of Bowling Green
    1942 Bowling Green
    1942 Print · USGS
    Caroline County is shown during its wartime expansion in the 1940s as military boundaries reshaped traditional rural life. Researchers can trace the intersection of new defense infrastructure like the C A A Emergency Landing Field with historic locales such as Broaddus Mill and Poorhouse Corner.
  49. 1942 Map of Chesconessex
    1942 Map of Chesconessex
    1942 Chesconessex
    1942 Print · USGS
    The salt marshes and tidal creeks of the Virginia Eastern Shore are captured here during the early war years. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Savage Island, Leatherbury Church, and the village of Chesconessex.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1942 Map of Upper Zion
    1942 Map of Upper Zion
    1942 Upper Zion
    1942 Print · USGS
    Caroline and Essex counties appear here during the early forties as the military footprint expanded. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural crossroads like Naulakla, Upper Zion, and the quiet Enon Church.
  55. 1942 Map of Woodford
    1942 Map of Woodford
    1942 Woodford
    1942 Print · USGS
    Caroline County's rural crossroads and river systems are meticulously detailed in this early wartime survey. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Woodford, Burkes Shop, and Bethel Church, or follow the Mattaponi River valley.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1942 Map of Winchester
    1942 Map of Winchester
    1942 Winchester
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Shenandoah Valley during the early years of the war shows a landscape of busy pikes and vital rail junctions. Researchers can trace historic fortifications like Star Fort, family sites at Ridings Mill, and landmarks like Greenway Court.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1942 Map of Cheriton
    1942 Map of Cheriton
    1942 Cheriton
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Eastern Shore comes alive in this wartime-era survey of Northampton County, showing the region's transition from maritime hub to rail-connected agricultural center. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through settlements like Cheriton, Pat Town, and Stumptown or explore the coastal inlets near Oyster.
  64. 1942 Map of Occupacia
    1942 Map of Occupacia
    1942 Occupacia
    1942 Print · USGS
    Essex County's riverfront and rural interior are documented here during the early 1940s, showing a landscape of crossroads settlements and timber resources. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Vauters Church, Bethlehem Fork, and the Lumber Mill near Iraville.
  67. 1942 Map of Lawrenceville
    1942 Map of Lawrenceville
    1942 Lawrenceville
    1942 Print · USGS
    Brunswick County at the start of the 1940s is defined by its busy rail junctions and a landscape of small rural schoolhouses. Trace the origins of local families near Lawrenceville or find old community centers like Charlie Hope and Price Mill.
  70. 1942 Map of Rollins Fork
    1942 Map of Rollins Fork
    1942 Rollins Fork
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Northern Neck region during the early 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the river economy and established rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land and community hubs from Wilmont Wharf on the river to inland points like Rollins Fork and Kings Mill.
  73. 1942 Map of Mineral
    1942 Map of Mineral
    1942 Mineral
    1942 Print · USGS
    Louisa County during the early years of the war shows a landscape of rural crossroads and established rail hubs. Trace local history through family landmarks like Bibbs Store, Holladay Mill, and the many churches like Miners Chapel along the Chesapeake and Ohio line.
    2 unique versions available
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