1940s Maps of Henrico County, Virginia

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


Henrico County, VA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Glen Allen
    1941 Map of Glen Allen
    1941 Glen Allen
    1941 Print · USGS
    North of Richmond in the mid-1930s, this area shows a landscape of rural crossroads and established family farms before modern suburbanization. Genealogists and researchers can locate historic landmarks like Ground Squirrel Ch, the Coalpit Sch, and the community of Short Pump.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Westhampton
    1942 Map of Westhampton
    1942 Westhampton
    1942 Print · USGS
    The James River corridor west of Richmond was a mix of historic estates and rural crossroads in the early 1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hammack Mill, trace the Kanawha Canal, or find old sites like the Bellona Arsenal (Ruins).
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Dutch Gap
    1943 Map of Dutch Gap
    1943 Dutch Gap
    1943 Print · USGS
    Henrico County during the early years of the Second World War shows a landscape of historic river plantations and Civil War fortifications. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Aiken House and rural community hubs including Gravel Hill Sch and Fourmile Creek Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of Hopewell
    1943 Map of Hopewell
    1943 Hopewell
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hopewell and the historic James River peninsula come to life in this wartime survey of the river-and-rail hub. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Bermuda Hundred, the military grounds at Camp Lee, and local landmarks like Enon Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Midlothian, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Midlothian, 1961 Print
    1943 Midlothian
    1961 Print · USGS
    Midlothian and the James River valley are shown here during the early 1940s, when river islands and rail lines defined the local geography. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Midlothian, locate the Granite Quarries, and identify rural landmarks like Winfree Ch and Manakin Sch.

  6. 1943 Map of Johnsons Springs, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Johnsons Springs, 1961 Print
    1943 Johnsons Springs
    1961 Print · USGS
    Goochland County at the height of the 1940s shows a rural Piedmont landscape of crossroads hamlets and family-named creek branches. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs like Rockville, Johnsons Springs, and the Centerville Sch.

  7. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Richmond
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and the state capital are shown in detail during the mid-century era of infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Richmond Nat Battlefield Park, locate the Yorktown Nat Cem, or follow the many rural routes through Amelia Court House and Tappahannock.

  8. 1944 Map of Midlothian
    1944 Map of Midlothian
    1944 Midlothian
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-1940s Virginia reveals a river-driven landscape where the James River and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad define regional growth. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Tuckahoe Estate, Watkins Nurseries, and the Huguenot Monument.

  9. 1944 Map of Johnsons Springs
    1944 Map of Johnsons Springs
    1944 Johnsons Springs
    1944 Print · USGS
    Goochland and Hanover counties are shown in detail during the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape of rural schoolhouses and country parishes. Genealogists can trace family connections to landmarks like Rockville School, Berea Church, and the homestead at Few Acres Farm.

  10. 1946 Map of Bermuda Hundred
    1946 Map of Bermuda Hundred
    1946 Bermuda Hundred
    1946 Print · USGS
    The James River corridor south of Richmond is shown here just after the war, where industrial hubs like Hopewell meet colonial-era landscapes. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Bermuda Hundred, the grounds of Camp Lee, and landmarks like Shirley or Drewrys Bluff.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1949 Map of Quinton
    1949 Map of Quinton
    1949 Quinton
    1949 Print · USGS
    New Kent County and the surrounding tri-county area are shown here just after the war, defined by the swampy headwaters of the Chickahominy River. Researchers can trace old crossroads at Blacks Store, local family milling sites like Parsleys Mill, and numerous country schools and churches.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Richmond
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia in the years following World War II remained a landscape of historic river towns and expanding military bases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Southern Ry and locate established landmarks from Camp Lee to the remote reaches of Dragon Swamp.

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