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1940s Maps of Downtown, Portsmouth

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

Downtown, Portsmouth maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Norfolk South
    1944 Map of Norfolk South
    1944 Norfolk South
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Hampton Roads waterfront at the height of World War II reveals a landscape defined by naval power and rail-to-sea industry. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth in Craddock, locate family sites near Hope Chapel, or map the early footprints of Portlock and Berkley.
  4. 1948 Map of Norfolk South
    1948 Map of Norfolk South
    1948 Norfolk South
    1948 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hampton Roads is defined here by its massive naval installations and complex rail-to-river freight networks. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth in Alexander Park, locate family plots in Elmwood Cemetery, or follow the industrial lines of the Belt Line and Virginian railroads.
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