1940s Maps of Brunswick County, Virginia

Explore 6 historic maps of Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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 Brunswick County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Brunswick County, VA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 1942 Map of Emporia
    1942 Map of Emporia
    1942 Emporia
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Virginia-North Carolina borderlands are captured here during the early years of the war, centered on the rail crossroads of Emporia. Genealogists can trace family footprints through several rural landmarks, including Hobbs Chapel, Pairs Store, and Brewers Crossroads.

  3. 1943 Map of Mc Kenney
    1943 Map of Mc Kenney
    1943 Mc Kenney
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southside Virginia's rural landscape is captured here during the mid-forties, showing the vital rail-and-river network of Dinwiddie and Brunswick counties. Genealogists can trace family footprints at dozens of sites like Big Bethel Church, Drumgoole School, and the Barnes and Parsons Store.

  4. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Richmond
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and the state capital are shown in detail during the mid-century era of infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Richmond Nat Battlefield Park, locate the Yorktown Nat Cem, or follow the many rural routes through Amelia Court House and Tappahannock.

  5. 1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Roanoke
    1948 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the late 1940s reveals a region defined by its great mountain ridges and the powerful river-and-rail economy connecting Roanoke to Lynchburg. Researchers can trace the path of the Virginian RR and locate historic county seats like Charlotte Court House.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Richmond
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia in the years following World War II remained a landscape of historic river towns and expanding military bases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Southern Ry and locate established landmarks from Camp Lee to the remote reaches of Dragon Swamp.

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