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Historical Maps of Portsmouth, Virginia

What stories do these 49 old maps tell about Portsmouth's past? From 1907 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Portsmouth's history through maps:

  • Trace Portsmouth's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Portsmouth's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Portsmouth, VA maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Norfolk
    1907 Map of Norfolk
    1907 Norfolk
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and other nearby areas
  2. 1921 Map of Newport News
    1921 Map of Newport News
    1921 Newport News
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Norfolk, Newport News, and other nearby areas
  3. 1921 Map of Newport News
    1921 Map of Newport News
    1921 Newport News
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Norfolk, Newport News, and other nearby areas
  4. 1921 Map of Newport News, 1928 Print
    1921 Map of Newport News, 1928 Print
    1921 Newport News
    1928 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Norfolk, Newport News, and other nearby areas
  5. 1921 Map of Newport News, 1941 Print
    1921 Map of Newport News, 1941 Print
    1921 Newport News
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Norfolk, Newport News, and other nearby areas
  6. 1944 Map of Norfolk South
    1944 Map of Norfolk South
    1944 Norfolk South
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Norfolk, Avalon, and other nearby areas
  7. 1948 Map of Norfolk South
    1948 Map of Norfolk South
    1948 Norfolk South
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Norfolk, Avalon, and other nearby areas
  8. 1948 Map of Norfolk North
    1948 Map of Norfolk North
    1948 Norfolk North
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Merrimack Park, Green Hill Farms, and other nearby areas
  9. 1948 Map of Norfolk South
    1948 Map of Norfolk South
    1948 Norfolk South
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Norfolk, Avalon, and other nearby areas
  10. 1948 Map of Norfolk North
    1948 Map of Norfolk North
    1948 Norfolk North
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Merrimack Park, Green Hill Farms, and other nearby areas
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