1940s Maps of Gloucester County, Virginia

Explore 12 historic maps of Gloucester 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 Gloucester County'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.
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Start exploring Gloucester County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Gloucester County, VA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Kilmarnock
    1942 Map of Kilmarnock
    1942 Kilmarnock
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Gloucester County, including Kilmarnock, Deltaville, and other nearby areas

  2. 1943 Map of Yorktown
    1943 Map of Yorktown
    1943 Yorktown
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Gloucester County, including Smithfield, Rushmere, and other nearby areas

  3. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Richmond
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Gloucester County, including Richmond, Hampton, and other nearby areas

  4. 1944 Map of Yorktown
    1944 Map of Yorktown
    1944 Yorktown
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Gloucester County, including Yorktown, Courthouse Green, and other nearby areas

  5. 1944 Map of Harris Grove, 1953 Print
    1944 Map of Harris Grove, 1953 Print
    1944 Harris Grove
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Gloucester County, including Dandy, Seaford, and other nearby areas

  6. 1948 Map of Ware Neck
    1948 Map of Ware Neck
    1948 Ware Neck
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Gloucester County, including Glen Roy Estates, Hockley, and other nearby areas

  7. 1948 Map of Achilles
    1948 Map of Achilles
    1948 Achilles
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Gloucester County, including Gloucester Point, Maryus, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1948 Map of New Point Comfort
    1948 Map of New Point Comfort
    1948 New Point Comfort
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Gloucester County, including Susan, New Point, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1949 Map of Saluda
    1949 Map of Saluda
    1949 Saluda
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Gloucester County, including Saluda, Locust Hill, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1949 Map of Shacklefords
    1949 Map of Shacklefords
    1949 Shacklefords
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Gloucester County, including Batt, Hockley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1949 Map of Wilton
    1949 Map of Wilton
    1949 Wilton
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Gloucester County, including Wilton, Wake, and other nearby areas

  12. 1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Richmond
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Gloucester County, including Richmond, Hampton, and other nearby areas

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