1940s Maps of Mount Vernon, Virginia

Explore 4 historic maps of Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon'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 Mount Vernon's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Mount Vernon, VA maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Belvoir
    1944 Map of Belvoir
    1944 Belvoir
    1944 Print · USGS
    Fairfax County is shown at a pivotal moment in the 1940s, balancing its historic riverfront estates with wartime military expansion. Genealogists can trace old family sites and stations near Woodbridge, Colchester, and the landmark Gunston Hall.

  2. 1944 Map of Mount Vernon
    1944 Map of Mount Vernon
    1944 Mount Vernon
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River shoreline during the Second World War reveals a landscape of coastal fortifications and early aviation. Genealogists and historians can trace old community hubs like Gum Springs, Accokeek, and the historic Marshall Hall estate.

  3. 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.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Belvoir
    1948 Map of Belvoir
    1948 Belvoir
    1948 Print · USGS
    Fairfax County and the Potomac River shoreline appear in the late 1940s as military expansion meets historic Virginia estates. Trace the footprint of Fort Belvoir and search for family roots near Gunston Hall, Pohick Ch, and the old settlement at Colchester.

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