1940s Maps of Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Explore 3 historic maps of Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania 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.
  • 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 Pittsylvania County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Pittsylvania County, VA maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Draper
    1944 Map of Draper
    1944 Draper
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the 1940s, showing the industrial and rail corridor stretching from Spray to Draper. Researchers can trace the Danville and Western Ry route through old stops like Cascade Station and discover dozens of rural community hubs like Stony Mill and Anderson Chapel.

  2. 1944 Map of Callands
    1944 Map of Callands
    1944 Callands
    1944 Print · USGS
    The rural Virginia Piedmont comes to life in the 1940s as schools, mills, and mountain gaps define the landscape near the Pigg River. Researchers can trace ancestral home sites and community hubs like Union Hall, Giles Mill, and the Mayflower Sch.

  3. 1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Roanoke
    1948 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the late 1940s reveals a region defined by its great mountain ridges and the powerful river-and-rail economy connecting Roanoke to Lynchburg. Researchers can trace the path of the Virginian RR and locate historic county seats like Charlotte Court House.
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