1940s Maps of Chesapeake, Virginia

Explore 2 historic maps of Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake'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 Chesapeake's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Chesapeake, VA maps

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

  2. 1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Eastville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Chesapeake, including Virginia Beach, Kill Devil Hills, and other nearby areas

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