Old Maps of Northampton County, Virginia for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1907 Map of Norfolk

   

   1907 Norfolk

   1907 Print · USGS

   Coastal Virginia is mapped here at the dawn of the twentieth century, during the bustle of the great Jamestown Exposition. Researchers can trace the early rail-and-canal economy through the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, the Navy Yard, and historic outposts like the Cape Henry Light.

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4. 1941 Map of Broadwater

   

   1941 Broadwater

   1941 Print · USGS

   The Virginia barrier islands appear here just before the mid-century, showing the isolated settlement of Broadwater on Hog Island. Researchers can trace old coastal infrastructure and maritime landmarks like the Little Machipongo Inlet C G S and Great Machipongo Inlet.

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7. 1942 Map of Cheriton

   

   1942 Cheriton

   1942 Print · USGS

   The Virginia Eastern Shore comes alive in this wartime-era survey of Northampton County, showing the region's transition from maritime hub to rail-connected agricultural center. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through settlements like Cheriton, Pat Town, and Stumptown or explore the coastal inlets near Oyster.

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10. 1942 Map of Cobb Island, 1952 Print

    

    1942 Cobb Island

    1952 Print · USGS

    The barrier islands of the Eastern Shore are captured in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of shifting dunes and tidal marshes. Researchers can locate coastal markers like The Spit Light or trace the winding Man and Boy Channel and Elkins Marsh.

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13. 1942 Map of Great Machipongo Inlet, 1952 Print

    

    1942 Great Machipongo Inlet

    1952 Print · USGS

    The Virginia coast at the height of the 1940s reveals a landscape defined by shifting sands and vital maritime passages. Trace the early coastal infrastructure of Cobb Island and the navigation channels leading to the Great Machipongo Inlet Entrance Light.

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16. 1942 Map of Little Machipongo Inlet, 1962 Print

    

    1942 Little Machipongo Inlet

    1962 Print · USGS

    The Virginia barrier islands at the height of the Second World War reveal a landscape of shifting sands and isolated maritime settlements. Researchers can trace the layout of Broadwater on Hog Island and locate nearby landmarks like the Cem and Rogue Island.

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19. 1942 Map of Nassawadox, 1962 Print

    

    1942 Nassawadox

    1962 Print · USGS

    Coastal Northampton County at the onset of the 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the Pennsylvania railroad and the vast marshes of the Eastern Shore. Trace early settlement patterns around Nassawadox and Weirwood, or locate historical maritime sites like Thomas Wharf.

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22. 1943 Map of Nassawadox

    

    1943 Nassawadox

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Virginia Eastern Shore during the early 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the intersection of the Pennsylvania R R and the Atlantic marshes. Researchers can trace the layout of small rail-side communities like Nassawadox or locate coastal landmarks such as Thomas Wharf and The Deeps Light.

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25. 1943 Map of Jamesville

    

    1943 Jamesville

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Virginia Eastern Shore is revealed in the early 1940s as a thriving network of waterfront wharves and small neck settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the deep maritime roots of Jamesville while locating family-named landmarks like James Wharf and Davis Whf.

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28. 1943 Map of Elliots Creek

    

    1943 Elliots Creek

    1943 Print · USGS

    Northampton County's coastline during the Second World War shows a landscape of vital lighthouses and tidal creeks. Genealogists and maritime historians can locate the small settlements of Spree and Willis or trace the waters of Old Plantation Cr and Elliots Creek.

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31. 1943 Map of Townsend

    

    1943 Townsend

    1943 Print · USGS

    The tip of the Delmarva Peninsula thrived during the mid-forties as a mix of coastal farming villages and strategic military outposts. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Hopeville Church and trace the rail lines connecting Townsend to Fort John Custis.

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34. 1943 Map of Franktown

    

    1943 Franktown

    1943 Print · USGS

    Northampton County's coastal necks and railroad hamlets are captured here during the Second World War. Researchers can trace family sites near Treherneville and Machipongo or locate vanished landmarks like The Saltworks and Kellam Field.

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37. 1943 Map of Exmore, 1962 Print

    

    1943 Exmore

    1962 Print · USGS

    The Virginia Eastern Shore is captured here during the 1940s, showing a landscape defined by the PENNSYLVANIA railroad and tidal creeks. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Willis Wharf, Savage Town, and numerous schools including Painter H S.

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40. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print

    

    1943 Richmond

    1972 Print · USGS

    Coastal Virginia and the state capital are shown in detail during the mid-century era of infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Richmond Nat Battlefield Park, locate the Yorktown Nat Cem, or follow the many rural routes through Amelia Court House and Tappahannock.

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43. 1944 Map of Exmore

    

    1944 Exmore

    1944 Print · USGS

    Coastal Virginia during the Second World War reveals a landscape of tidal creeks and rail-side hamlets. Researchers can trace the maritime economy through Cedar View Wharf and the Pennsylvania railroad line connecting Exmore and Painter.

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46. 1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print

    

    1946 Eastville

    1971 Print · USGS

    Coastal Virginia and the Outer Banks are captured here during a period of expanding naval and aerospace presence. Researchers can trace the path of the Penn Central railroad through Chincoteague and Modest Town, or locate landmarks like the Wright Brothers National Memorial.

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49. 1948 Map of Cape Charles

    

    1948 Cape Charles

    1948 Print · USGS

    The tip of the Virginia peninsula at the end of the 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by coastal defense and maritime navigation. You can trace the military layout of Fort John Custis and locate maritime landmarks like the Cape Charles LH and Smith Island C G Sta.

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52. 1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print

    

    1949 Richmond

    1951 Print · USGS

    Coastal Virginia in the years following World War II remained a landscape of historic river towns and expanding military bases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Southern Ry and locate established landmarks from Camp Lee to the remote reaches of Dragon Swamp.

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55. 1953 Map of Ship Shoal Inlet

    

    1953 Ship Shoal Inlet

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Virginia barrier islands appear in detail on the eve of the mid-century, showing a landscape of dunes and tidal marshes. Researchers can trace early maritime outposts like the Coast Guard Lookout Station and isolated dwellings such as the Gable S Shack or Shack on piles.

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58. 1955 Map of Elliotts Creek, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Elliotts Creek

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Eastern Shore of Virginia reveals its maritime character in the mid-fifties as navigation lights guided ships into the Chesapeake. Genealogists and historians can locate the Arlington Tomb of Custis and trace the coastal waters of Old Plantation Cr and Elliots Creek.

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61. 1955 Map of Cape Charles, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Cape Charles

    1956 Print · USGS

    Coastal Virginia at the southern tip of the Eastern Shore shows a landscape defined by military defense and maritime navigation in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the footprint of the Fisherman Island Naval Base and Cape Charles Air Force Base alongside landforms like The Isaacs and Wise Point.

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64. 1955 Map of Cheriton, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Cheriton

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Virginia Eastern Shore is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the agricultural 'necks' and maritime settlements between the bay and the Atlantic. Researchers can locate family landmarks like James Crossroads and Stumptown, or trace rail history at Cape Junction.

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67. 1955 Map of Townsend, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Townsend

    1957 Print · USGS

    The tip of the Virginia Eastern Shore is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the transition from agricultural land to military and maritime sites. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Dalbys, Arlington Wharf, and the Lower Northampton Ch while exploring the footprint of the Cape Charles Air Force Base.

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70. 1959 Map of Richmond

    

    1959 Richmond

    1959 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Virginia is captured here at its most vital rail and river junctions, from the capital city to the Chesapeake Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of colonial settlements like Williamsburg and military landmarks including Fort Monroe and Camp Lee.

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73. 1961 Map of Eastville

    

    1961 Eastville

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Eastern Shore and Outer Banks are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing a maritime landscape of lighthouses, rail-linked towns, and naval outposts. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania Railroad through Parksley or locate historical sites like Chincoteague Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station and Tangier Island.

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