1940s Maps of Halifax County, Virginia

Explore 3 historic maps of Halifax 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 Halifax 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.
  • 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 Halifax County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Halifax County, VA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Clarksville
    1941 Map of Clarksville
    1941 Clarksville
    1941 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg County and the Virginia-North Carolina border are captured here just before the Roanoke River valley was transformed by mid-century dam projects. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local landmarks like Oakhurst Cem, Buffalo Junc, and Occaneechi Island.

  2. 1943 Map of Clarksville
    1943 Map of Clarksville
    1943 Clarksville
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Clarksville region in the early 1940s was defined by its vibrant river life and deep-rooted rural communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local society through Buffalo Springs, the Oakhurst Cem, and Prestwould.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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.
    2 unique versions available

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