1940s Maps of Rocky Mount, Virginia

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


Rocky Mount, VA maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Rocky Mount
    1944 Map of Rocky Mount
    1944 Rocky Mount
    1944 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's rural heartland is meticulously detailed in the 1940s, showing the early industrial growth of Bassett and the rail-connected hub of Rocky Mount. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and community centers like Cassell Cem, Pigg River Sch, and Ramsays Store.

  2. 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.
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