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1940s Maps of Northumberland County, Virginia

Explore 16 historic maps of Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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.
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Start exploring Northumberland County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Northumberland County, VA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Kilmarnock
    1942 Map of Kilmarnock
    1942 Kilmarnock
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Tidewater in the early 1940s was a world of steamboat routes and bustling river landings. Trace the maritime history of the Northern Neck through Whitestone Wharf, the Shipleys Ferry crossing, and the grounds of Christ Church.
  4. 1942 Map of St. George Island, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of St. George Island, 1961 Print
    1942 St. George Island
    1961 Print · USGS
    The lower Potomac tidewater comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Maryland and Virginia borderlands. Researchers can trace early coastal settlements like St George Island Beach and Lewisetta alongside maritime landmarks at Kitts Point.
  7. 1943 Map of St. George Island
    1943 Map of St. George Island
    1943 St. George Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River confluence and the maritime borders of Maryland and Virginia appear here during the mid-forties. Genealogists and historians can trace shoreline landings and navigational aids from St George Island and Wynne to the Virginia settlement of Lewisetta.
  10. 1943 Map of Yeocomico
    1943 Map of Yeocomico
    1943 Yeocomico
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Northern Neck of Virginia meets the Potomac in the 1940s, revealing a landscape of tidewater farms and river landings. Genealogists can locate family names and rural hubs like Kinsale, Zion Church, and the Fauntleroy Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    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.
  16. 1944 Map of Sunnybank
    1944 Map of Sunnybank
    1944 Sunnybank
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Northumberland County comes alive in this mid-century record of the Northern Neck during the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Fairfields Ch Cem or locate vanished landmarks like Grays School and the Smith Point Light.
  19. 1944 Map of Reedville
    1944 Map of Reedville
    1944 Reedville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northumberland County's maritime heritage is on full display during the 1940s, showing the intricate docks and settlements of the Northern Neck. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Julius Rosenwald Sch, Delanos Store, and Bethany Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1944 Map of Lottsburg
    1944 Map of Lottsburg
    1944 Lottsburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northumberland County in the mid-1940s was a network of tidal creeks and small crossroads settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure through Gordys Mill, Zion Church, and the E Branch Chapel School.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1944 Map of Heathsville
    1944 Map of Heathsville
    1944 Heathsville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northumberland County during the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of tidal necks and rural crossroads settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Williams Corner, find old country parishes such as St Stephens Ch, and locate historic industrial sites like Crabbe Mill.
  28. 1947 Map of Haynesville
    1947 Map of Haynesville
    1947 Haynesville
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Northern Neck of Virginia in the late 1940s remained a landscape of tidal creeks and quiet crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Lyells Chapel, Moores Mill, and the Mulberry Ch and Sch.
  31. 1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Washington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Potomac and Chesapeake regions in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of expanding military reach and deep-rooted Tidewater settlements. Trace old rail corridors like the Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac RR or locate landmarks like the Wakefield Washington Monument and St. Marys College.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1948 Map of Litwalton
    1948 Map of Litwalton
    1948 Litwalton
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lancaster and Richmond counties appear in the late 1940s as a region of tidal creeks and quiet crossroads. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Lively Sch, the waters at Chinns Pond, and Griffins Landing on the river.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1949 Map of Irvington
    1949 Map of Irvington
    1949 Irvington
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lancaster County was a thriving network of maritime landings and crossroads villages in the years following World War II. Researchers can trace family sites from Kilmarnock down to Whitestone, locating landmarks like Christ Church, Dunton Mill, and the Wharton Grove Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1949 Map of Fleets Bay
    1949 Map of Fleets Bay
    1949 Fleets Bay
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lancaster County at the edge of the Chesapeake Bay reveals a world of tidal creeks and maritime settlements in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the landings and community centers of Kilmarnock Wharf, Fleets Island, and Foxwells.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1949 Map of Lancaster
    1949 Map of Lancaster
    1949 Lancaster
    1949 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lancaster County is defined here by its tidal rivers and the rural crossroads of the Northern Neck. Genealogists can trace family landmarks at Sampsons Wharf PO, the Booker T Washington Sch, and Wicomico Church.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    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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