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1940s Maps of Fauquier County, Virginia

Explore 26 historic maps of Fauquier 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 Fauquier County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Fauquier County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Fauquier County, VA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Catlett, 1955 Print
    1943 Map of Catlett, 1955 Print
    1943 Catlett
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Fauquier and Prince William counties center on the Southern Railway as it links rural hubs and farming estates. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local landmarks, from Vint Hill Farm to Dunkard Church and Balls Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1943 Map of Germanna Bridge, 1957 Print
    1943 Map of Germanna Bridge, 1957 Print
    1943 Germanna Bridge
    1957 Print · USGS
    Culpeper County and the surrounding river borders are captured here during the early 1940s as a landscape of crossroads stores and river crossings. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Lignum, South Lignum School, and the historic Kellys Ford.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Thorofare Gap, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Thorofare Gap, 1960 Print
    1943 Thorofare Gap
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by the ridgeline of the Bull Run Mountains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of communities like Haymarket and Buckland or locate specific sites like Beverly Mills and Vint Hill Farm Military Reservation.
  10. 1943 Map of Orlean, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Orlean, 1961 Print
    1943 Orlean
    1961 Print · USGS
    Fauquier County at the height of the second World War reveals a quiet landscape of mountain peaks and crossroads communities. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Wilsons Store, Orlean Ch, and the Morgantown Sch among the slopes of Big Cobbler Mtn.
  13. 1943 Map of Ashby Gap, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Ashby Gap, 1961 Print
    1943 Ashby Gap
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge mountains and Shenandoah Valley meet in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of high ridges and winding river bends. Trace the path of the Appalachian Trail past Mt Weather or locate rural landmarks like Mt Carmel Ch and Millwood.
  16. 1943 Map of Midland, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Midland, 1961 Print
    1943 Midland
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Fauquier County comes to life during the war years, centered on the railroad crossing at Midland. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural landscape through family-connected sites like Mt Pleasant Sch, Elkrun, and Crossroad Ch.
  19. 1943 Map of Marshall, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Marshall, 1961 Print
    1943 Marshall
    1961 Print · USGS
    Upper Fauquier County is captured during the early 1940s, showing the agricultural heartland between the Water Mountains and Pignut Mountain. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Marshall and The Plains, locating local landmarks like School No 18 and the Fairgrounds.
  22. 1943 Map of Upperville, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Upperville, 1961 Print
    1943 Upperville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia's Piedmont and Blue Ridge foothills are captured here during the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Upperville, Delaplane, and Markham, or locate landmarks like Pennys Hill Sch and the SOUTHERN rail line.
  25. 1943 Map of Rectortown, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Rectortown, 1961 Print
    1943 Rectortown
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia's Piedmont landscape is captured here during the early years of the Second World War. Researchers can trace the Southern railroad line through Rectortown or locate family history near Ivy Hill Cem and Atoka.
  28. 1944 Map of Midland
    1944 Map of Midland
    1944 Midland
    1944 Print · USGS
    Midland and the surrounding Fauquier County countryside are captured here during the mid-1940s as a landscape of rural crossroads and rail sidings. Genealogists and local historians can trace the exact locations of Mt Carmel Ch, Morrisville, and the Southern Railway line.
  31. 1944 Map of Somerville
    1944 Map of Somerville
    1944 Somerville
    1944 Print · USGS
    The rural borders of Fauquier and Stafford Counties are captured here during the mid-forties. Researchers can locate family landmarks and early post offices at Somerville PO, Tacketts Mill, and Hearts Delight Ch Delight.
  34. 1944 Map of Upperville
    1944 Map of Upperville
    1944 Upperville
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Fauquier County countryside during the mid-1940s shows a landscape of prominent ridges and rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths between Delaplane and Markham, locating landmarks like Fleetwood Roller Mills and the Fennys Hill School.
  37. 1944 Map of Richardsville
    1944 Map of Richardsville
    1944 Richardsville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Richardsville and the surrounding Virginia Piedmont are captured here in the 1940s as the river-riven borders of four counties meet. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural life through landmarks like Oakland Church, the Goldvein School, and Harding Mill.
  40. 1944 Map of Berryville
    1944 Map of Berryville
    1944 Berryville
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the agricultural valley around Berryville meeting the steep Blue Ridge. Researchers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail or locate vanished landmarks like Boyds Ferry and the Yellow Schoolhouse.
  43. 1944 Map of Thorofare Gap
    1944 Map of Thorofare Gap
    1944 Thorofare Gap
    1944 Print · USGS
    Prince William and Fauquier counties are shown here during the Second World War as the region’s strategic gaps and rail lines remained vital to Virginia's interior. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural landmarks from Vint Hill Farm to Beverly Mills and St Pauls Ch.
  46. 1944 Map of Marshall
    1944 Map of Marshall
    1944 Marshall
    1944 Print · USGS
    Fauquier County at the height of the Second World War remains a landscape of rail-connected villages and mountain ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school locations like Public School No 18 and Bethel School or landmarks like the Fair Grounds.
  49. 1944 Map of Storck
    1944 Map of Storck
    1944 Storck
    1944 Print · USGS
    Stafford County communities and crossroads appear in detail during the mid-1940s, showing the rural structure of the Virginia Piedmont. Researchers can trace local family landmarks and community centers like Mt Olive School, Dodds Store, and Hartwood Church.
  52. 1944 Map of Rectortown
    1944 Map of Rectortown
    1944 Rectortown
    1944 Print · USGS
    Fauquier and Loudoun counties are captured in the mid-1940s during a period of transition for northern Virginia's rural landscape. Researchers can trace the Southern rail corridor through Rectortown or locate family history at Ivy Hill Cemetery and the Milan Gristmill.
  55. 1944 Map of Germanna Bridge
    1944 Map of Germanna Bridge
    1944 Germanna Bridge
    1944 Print · USGS
    Culpeper and Fauquier counties are captured here in the mid-1940s as rural river-bound communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the road networks connecting Kellys Ford, Lignum, and the historic crossing at Germanna Bridge.
  58. 1944 Map of Orlean
    1944 Map of Orlean
    1944 Orlean
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Fauquier County reveals a landscape of Piedmont ridges and rural crossroads communities connected by winding country roads. Trace local heritage through landmarks like Morgantown School, the Mt Nebo Church, and numerous river fords near Orlean.
  61. 1944 Map of Front Royal
    1944 Map of Front Royal
    1944 Front Royal
    1944 Print · USGS
    Front Royal and the northern Blue Ridge Mountains appear here during the mid-forties as industrial growth and federal land projects reshaped the valley. Researchers can trace family sites like Miller Cem, explore the early Skyline Drive, and locate schools such as Harmony Hollow Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1946 Map of Middleburg
    1946 Map of Middleburg
    1946 Middleburg
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Northern Virginia hunt country in the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of Piedmont villages and ridge-top gaps. Researchers can locate family landmarks and rural institutions such as Mt Pleasant Ch, Landmark Sch, and the estates surrounding Middleburg.
  67. 1946 Map of Catlett
    1946 Map of Catlett
    1946 Catlett
    1946 Print · USGS
    Fauquier County's rural landscape is captured here in the years following World War II, centered on the rail stops and country crossroads that defined local life. Trace the historic Southern Railway line through Casanova and Calverton or locate sites like the Rosenwald Sch and Vint Hill Farm.
  70. 1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Baltimore
    1948 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania crossroads are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic rail lines and major military installations. Genealogists can trace family connections in Gettysburg, Westminster, and near the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 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
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