1940s Maps of Powhatan County, Virginia

1. 1943 Map of Goochland

   

   1943 Goochland

   1943 Print · USGS

   Goochland County and the James River valley are shown here during the early 1940s, highlighting the area's river-and-rail infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Leakes Mill, Ragland Memorial Church, and the rural community of Three Square.

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4. 1943 Map of Fine Creek Mills

   

   1943 Fine Creek Mills

   1943 Print · USGS

   The rural landscape of Powhatan and Goochland counties is captured here in the mid-1940s, highlighting a river-and-rail economy along the James River. Genealogists and historians can trace community hubs like Fine Creek Mills and Subletts, or locate rural landmarks such as Quinns Store and Subletts School.

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7. 1943 Map of Powhatan

   

   1943 Powhatan

   1943 Print · USGS

   Powhatan County at the height of the Second World War shows a rural landscape of crossroads communities and riverside academies. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Goodwins Store, the St Emma School, and the segregated Powhatan County High School.

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10. 1943 Map of Perkinsville

    

    1943 Perkinsville

    1943 Print · USGS

    Goochland County at the height of the Second World War remains a landscape of rural stores and riverside rail transport. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of State Farm, find old community hubs like Gammons Store, or locate country parishes such as Hebron Church.

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13. 1943 Map of Hallsboro

    

    1943 Hallsboro

    1943 Print · USGS

    Central Virginia is seen here during the mid-forties, centered on the rural crossing at Hallsboro. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Tomahawk Church, the Southern rail line, and Cheathams Hatchery.

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16. 1943 Map of Clayville, 1961 Print

    

    1943 Clayville

    1961 Print · USGS

    In the early 1940s, this pocket of Central Virginia was a landscape of river-bend settlements and timberlands along the Appomattox River. Researchers can trace old family locations and community hubs like Grange Hall High Sch, Mattoax, and the rural Beulah Ch.

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19. 1943 Map of Midlothian, 1961 Print

    

    1943 Midlothian

    1961 Print · USGS

    Midlothian and the James River valley are shown here during the early 1940s, when river islands and rail lines defined the local geography. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Midlothian, locate the Granite Quarries, and identify rural landmarks like Winfree Ch and Manakin Sch.

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22. 1943 Map of Chula, 1961 Print

    

    1943 Chula

    1961 Print · USGS

    Amelia County and the banks of the Appomattox River are captured here during the Second World War. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Masons Corner or locate rural landmarks such as Grub Hill Ch and the settlement of Chula.

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25. 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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28. 1944 Map of Chula

    

    1944 Chula

    1944 Print · USGS

    Amelia County and the southern banks of the Appomattox River appear here during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of traditional farming and local milling. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural life through locations like Giles Mill, Grub Hill Church, and the depot at Chula.

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31. 1944 Map of Midlothian

    

    1944 Midlothian

    1944 Print · USGS

    Mid-1940s Virginia reveals a river-driven landscape where the James River and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad define regional growth. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Tuckahoe Estate, Watkins Nurseries, and the Huguenot Monument.

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34. 1944 Map of Clayville

    

    1944 Clayville

    1944 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Chesterfield and Powhatan counties show a landscape of railroad hamlets and river crossings during the 1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Grange Hall High School, Skinquarter Church, and the river site of Genito Mill.

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37. 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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40. 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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