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1940s Maps of Lancaster County, Virginia

Explore 13 historic maps of Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Lancaster County, VA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Kilmarnock
    1942 Map of Kilmarnock
    1942 Kilmarnock
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Tidewater in the early 1940s was a world of steamboat routes and bustling river landings. Trace the maritime history of the Northern Neck through Whitestone Wharf, the Shipleys Ferry crossing, and the grounds of Christ Church.
  4. 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.
  7. 1944 Map of Reedville
    1944 Map of Reedville
    1944 Reedville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northumberland County's maritime heritage is on full display during the 1940s, showing the intricate docks and settlements of the Northern Neck. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Julius Rosenwald Sch, Delanos Store, and Bethany Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1944 Map of Morattico
    1944 Map of Morattico
    1944 Morattico
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Rappahannock River divides the tidewater counties of Virginia during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of maritime landings and small rural communities. Researchers can trace historic sites like True Reformers Hall, the Ebenezer Ch and Sch, and landings at Oakley Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1946 Map of Urbanna, 1966 Print
    1946 Map of Urbanna, 1966 Print
    1946 Urbanna
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Rappahannock River waterfront comes alive in the mid-1940s, showing the bustling port of Urbanna and the nearby estates of Corbin Hall. Researchers can trace old coastal landings and rural crossroads like Mollusk, Ottoman, and the Remlik Wharf area.
  16. 1948 Map of Deltaville
    1948 Map of Deltaville
    1948 Deltaville
    1948 Print · USGS
    Deltaville and the surrounding Middlesex County shoreline are documented here in the late 1940s, showing a maritime landscape shaped by the Chesapeake Bay. Researchers can trace historic fishing communities and coastal markers such as Stingray Point LH, the village of Amburg, and Fleets Island.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1948 Map of Litwalton
    1948 Map of Litwalton
    1948 Litwalton
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lancaster and Richmond counties appear in the late 1940s as a region of tidal creeks and quiet crossroads. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Lively Sch, the waters at Chinns Pond, and Griffins Landing on the river.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1949 Map of Irvington
    1949 Map of Irvington
    1949 Irvington
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lancaster County was a thriving network of maritime landings and crossroads villages in the years following World War II. Researchers can trace family sites from Kilmarnock down to Whitestone, locating landmarks like Christ Church, Dunton Mill, and the Wharton Grove Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1949 Map of Fleets Bay
    1949 Map of Fleets Bay
    1949 Fleets Bay
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lancaster County at the edge of the Chesapeake Bay reveals a world of tidal creeks and maritime settlements in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the landings and community centers of Kilmarnock Wharf, Fleets Island, and Foxwells.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1949 Map of Wilton
    1949 Map of Wilton
    1949 Wilton
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Middlesex County comes alive in this post-war survey of the peninsulas between the Rappahannock and Piankatank rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace old landings and community hubs like Blands Wharf, Old Brick Ch, and Harmony Village.
  31. 1949 Map of Lancaster
    1949 Map of Lancaster
    1949 Lancaster
    1949 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lancaster County is defined here by its tidal rivers and the rural crossroads of the Northern Neck. Genealogists can trace family landmarks at Sampsons Wharf PO, the Booker T Washington Sch, and Wicomico Church.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1949 Map of Urbanna
    1949 Map of Urbanna
    1949 Urbanna
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Rappahannock River waterfront was a busy network of wharves and small settlements in the years following World War II. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Corbin Hall, St Marys Chapel, and the working waterfront at Remlik Wharf.
  37. 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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