1940s Maps of Fredericksburg, Virginia

Explore 5 historic maps of Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg'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 Fredericksburg's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Fredericksburg, VA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Salem Church, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Salem Church, 1961 Print
    1943 Salem Church
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia during the mid-forties reveals a rural landscape of family-named runs and hilltop parishes. Genealogists and historians can trace local life through markers like Chancellor Sch, Zoan Ch, and the crossroads at Holly Corner.

  2. 1943 Map of Fredericksburg, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Fredericksburg, 1961 Print
    1943 Fredericksburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    Virginia's Rappahannock valley is captured here during the war years, balancing its deep Civil War history with mid-century development. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and landmarks like Oak Hill Cem, Dunker Ch, and the Meade Pyramid.

  3. 1944 Map of Salem Church
    1944 Map of Salem Church
    1944 Salem Church
    1944 Print · USGS
    Spotsylvania and Stafford Counties were still primarily rural landscapes of crossroads and small farms during the mid-1940s. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific landmarks like Spring Knoll Farm or local institutions such as Diggs School and Zoan Church.

  4. 1944 Map of Fredericksburg
    1944 Map of Fredericksburg
    1944 Fredericksburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Fredericksburg and the Rappahannock River valley are captured in detail during the mid-1940s, showing the intersection of Civil War heritage and pre-suburban growth. Trace local history at the Fredericksburg Battle Field 1862, Howison PO, and Hulls Ch.

  5. 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.
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