Join Free

1940s Maps of Norfolk, Virginia

Explore 5 historic maps of Norfolk 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 Norfolk'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 Norfolk's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Norfolk, VA maps

(5)
  1. 1944 Map of Norfolk South
    1944 Map of Norfolk South
    1944 Norfolk South
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Norfolk, including Portsmouth, Avalon, and other nearby areas
  4. 1948 Map of Norfolk South
    1948 Map of Norfolk South
    1948 Norfolk South
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Norfolk, including Portsmouth, Avalon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1948 Map of Ocean View
    1948 Map of Ocean View
    1948 Ocean View
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Norfolk, including Alden Heights, Norview, and other nearby areas
  10. 1948 Map of Norfolk North
    1948 Map of Norfolk North
    1948 Norfolk North
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Norfolk, including Merrimack Park, Green Hill Farms, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1948 Map of Kempsville
    1948 Map of Kempsville
    1948 Kempsville
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Norfolk, including Broad Creek, Kempsville Colony, and other nearby areas
End of results
Showing maps 1-5 of 5

Top cities of Norfolk

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Norfolk?
  • What is the oldest map of Norfolk?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Norfolk for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Norfolk?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Norfolk?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Norfolk?
  • Where are historical maps of Norfolk sourced from?