1940s Maps of Newport News, Virginia

Explore 8 historic maps of Newport News 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 Newport News'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 Newport News's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Newport News, VA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Yorktown
    1943 Map of Yorktown
    1943 Yorktown
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Newport News, including Smithfield, Rushmere, and other nearby areas

  2. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Richmond
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Newport News, including Richmond, Hampton, and other nearby areas

  3. 1944 Map of Yorktown
    1944 Map of Yorktown
    1944 Yorktown
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Newport News, including Yorktown, Courthouse Green, and other nearby areas

  4. 1944 Map of Morrison
    1944 Map of Morrison
    1944 Morrison
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Newport News, including Poquoson, Bethel Manor, 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 Newport News, including Dandy, Seaford, and other nearby areas

  6. 1948 Map of Norfolk North
    1948 Map of Norfolk North
    1948 Norfolk North
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Newport News, including Merrimack Park, Green Hill Farms, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1948 Map of Bacons Castle, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Bacons Castle, 1953 Print
    1948 Bacons Castle
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Newport News, including Rushmere, Poolesville, and other nearby areas

  8. 1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Richmond
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Newport News, including Richmond, Hampton, and other nearby areas

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