1940s Maps of Cape Charles, Virginia

Explore 7 historic maps of Cape Charles 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 Cape Charles'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 Cape Charles's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Cape Charles, VA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Cheriton
    1942 Map of Cheriton
    1942 Cheriton
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Cape Charles, including Cheriton, Eastville, and other nearby areas

  2. 1943 Map of Elliots Creek
    1943 Map of Elliots Creek
    1943 Elliots Creek
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Cape Charles, including Northampton County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Townsend
    1943 Map of Townsend
    1943 Townsend
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Cape Charles, including Kiptopeke, Capeville, and other nearby areas

  4. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Richmond
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Cape Charles, including Richmond, Hampton, and other nearby areas

  5. 1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Eastville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Cape Charles, including Virginia Beach, Kill Devil Hills, and other nearby areas

  6. 1948 Map of Cape Charles
    1948 Map of Cape Charles
    1948 Cape Charles
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Cape Charles, including Northampton County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Richmond
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Cape Charles, including Richmond, Hampton, and other nearby areas

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