1900s (20th Century) Maps of Essex County, Virginia

Explore 56 historic maps of Essex County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Essex County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, 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 Essex County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Essex County, VA maps

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  1. 1917 Map of Urbanna
    1917 Map of Urbanna
    1917 Urbanna
    1917 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Saluda, Urbanna, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1917 Map of Morattico
    1917 Map of Morattico
    1917 Morattico
    1917 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Warsaw, Somers, and other nearby areas

  3. 1918 Map of Tappahannock
    1918 Map of Tappahannock
    1918 Tappahannock
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Tappahannock, Warsaw, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1918 Map of Aylett
    1918 Map of Aylett
    1918 Aylett
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Corinth Fork, Sparta, and other nearby areas

  5. 1918 Map of Morattico
    1918 Map of Morattico
    1918 Morattico
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Warsaw, Somers, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1919 Map of New Kent
    1919 Map of New Kent
    1919 New Kent
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including West Point, White Oak Landing, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1919 Map of Tappahannock, 1938 Print
    1919 Map of Tappahannock, 1938 Print
    1919 Tappahannock
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Tappahannock, Warsaw, and other nearby areas

  8. 1926 Map of Morattico, 1943 Print
    1926 Map of Morattico, 1943 Print
    1926 Morattico
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Warsaw, Somers, and other nearby areas

  9. 1930 Map of Wakefield
    1930 Map of Wakefield
    1930 Wakefield
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Colonial Beach, Montross, and other nearby areas

  10. 1932 Map of Wakefield
    1932 Map of Wakefield
    1932 Wakefield
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Colonial Beach, Montross, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1933 Map of Aylett
    1933 Map of Aylett
    1933 Aylett
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Corinth Fork, Sparta, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1942 Map of Upper Zion
    1942 Map of Upper Zion
    1942 Upper Zion
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Caroline County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 1942 Map of Occupacia
    1942 Map of Occupacia
    1942 Occupacia
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Taylors, Chance, and other nearby areas

  14. 1942 Map of Rollins Fork
    1942 Map of Rollins Fork
    1942 Rollins Fork
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Gulvey, Mattox Bridge, and other nearby areas

  15. 1943 Map of Champlain
    1943 Map of Champlain
    1943 Champlain
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Horners, Leedstown, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Richmond
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Richmond, Hampton, and other nearby areas

  17. 1944 Map of Mount Landing
    1944 Map of Mount Landing
    1944 Mount Landing
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Tappahannock, Desha, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1944 Map of Tappahannock
    1944 Map of Tappahannock
    1944 Tappahannock
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Tappahannock, Warsaw, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1944 Map of Dunnsville
    1944 Map of Dunnsville
    1944 Dunnsville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Center Cross, Dunnsville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1944 Map of Morattico
    1944 Map of Morattico
    1944 Morattico
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Sharps, Wildwood Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1944 Map of Howertons, 1961 Print
    1944 Map of Howertons, 1961 Print
    1944 Howertons
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Daisy, Bruington, and other nearby areas

  22. 1945 Map of Howertons
    1945 Map of Howertons
    1945 Howertons
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Daisy, Bruington, and other nearby areas

  23. 1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Washington
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1949 Map of Truhart
    1949 Map of Truhart
    1949 Truhart
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Dragonville, Allen Shop Corner, and other nearby areas

  25. 1949 Map of Aylett
    1949 Map of Aylett
    1949 Aylett
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex County, including Pointers Landing, Aylett, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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