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1940s Maps of Northampton County, Virginia

Explore 17 historic maps of Northampton 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 Northampton 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.
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Start exploring Northampton County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Northampton County, VA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Broadwater
    1941 Map of Broadwater
    1941 Broadwater
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Broadwater, Accomack County, and other nearby areas
  4. 1942 Map of Cheriton
    1942 Map of Cheriton
    1942 Cheriton
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Cape Charles, Cheriton, and other nearby areas
  7. 1942 Map of Cobb Island, 1952 Print
    1942 Map of Cobb Island, 1952 Print
    1942 Cobb Island
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including United States, Virginia, and other nearby areas
  10. 1942 Map of Great Machipongo Inlet, 1952 Print
    1942 Map of Great Machipongo Inlet, 1952 Print
    1942 Great Machipongo Inlet
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including United States, Virginia, and other nearby areas
  13. 1942 Map of Little Machipongo Inlet, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Little Machipongo Inlet, 1962 Print
    1942 Little Machipongo Inlet
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Broadwater, Accomack County, and other nearby areas
  16. 1942 Map of Nassawadox, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Nassawadox, 1962 Print
    1942 Nassawadox
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Nassawadox, Hare Valley Estates, and other nearby areas
  19. 1943 Map of Nassawadox
    1943 Map of Nassawadox
    1943 Nassawadox
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Nassawadox, Hare Valley Estates, and other nearby areas
  22. 1943 Map of Jamesville
    1943 Map of Jamesville
    1943 Jamesville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Cedar View, Jamesville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1943 Map of Elliots Creek
    1943 Map of Elliots Creek
    1943 Elliots Creek
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Cape Charles, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1943 Map of Townsend
    1943 Map of Townsend
    1943 Townsend
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Cape Charles, Kiptopeke, and other nearby areas
  31. 1943 Map of Franktown
    1943 Map of Franktown
    1943 Franktown
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Franktown, Church Creek Point, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1943 Map of Exmore, 1962 Print
    1943 Map of Exmore, 1962 Print
    1943 Exmore
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Exmore, Boston, and other nearby areas
  37. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Richmond
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Richmond, Hampton, and other nearby areas
  40. 1944 Map of Exmore
    1944 Map of Exmore
    1944 Exmore
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Exmore, Boston, and other nearby areas
  43. 1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Eastville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Virginia Beach, Kill Devil Hills, and other nearby areas
  46. 1948 Map of Cape Charles
    1948 Map of Cape Charles
    1948 Cape Charles
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Cape Charles, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Richmond
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Northampton County, including Richmond, Hampton, and other nearby areas
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