1940s Maps of Fairlington Arbor, Arlington County

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


Fairlington Arbor, Arlington County maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Alexandria
    1945 Map of Alexandria
    1945 Alexandria
    1945 Print · USGS
    Alexandria and Arlington are shown at the height of the Second World War, featuring the newly built Pentagon Building and a heavy military presence. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries, the sprawling Potomac Yard rail hub, and numerous old fortifications like Fort Reynolds and Fort Willard.

  2. 1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Washington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Potomac and Chesapeake regions in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of expanding military reach and deep-rooted Tidewater settlements. Trace old rail corridors like the Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac RR or locate landmarks like the Wakefield Washington Monument and St. Marys College.
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