1940s Maps of Prince William County, Virginia

Explore 18 historic maps of Prince William 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 Prince William 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 Prince William County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Prince William County, VA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Quantico
    1940 Map of Quantico
    1940 Quantico
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Dale City, Lake Ridge, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Quantico
    1943 Map of Quantico
    1943 Quantico
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Dale City, Lake Ridge, and other nearby areas

  3. 1943 Map of Catlett, 1955 Print
    1943 Map of Catlett, 1955 Print
    1943 Catlett
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Bealeton, Nokesville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of Arcola, 1957 Print
    1943 Map of Arcola, 1957 Print
    1943 Arcola
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including South Riding, Brambleton, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Thorofare Gap, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Thorofare Gap, 1960 Print
    1943 Thorofare Gap
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Gainesville, Haymarket, and other nearby areas

  6. 1944 Map of Belvoir
    1944 Map of Belvoir
    1944 Belvoir
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Lorton, Newington, and other nearby areas

  7. 1944 Map of Fairfax
    1944 Map of Fairfax
    1944 Fairfax
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Centreville, Reston, and other nearby areas

  8. 1944 Map of Somerville
    1944 Map of Somerville
    1944 Somerville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Sowego, Shiloh, and other nearby areas

  9. 1944 Map of Occoquan
    1944 Map of Occoquan
    1944 Occoquan
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Dale City, Lake Ridge, and other nearby areas

  10. 1944 Map of Quantico
    1944 Map of Quantico
    1944 Quantico
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Cherry Hill, Montclair, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1944 Map of Indian Head
    1944 Map of Indian Head
    1944 Indian Head
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Indian Head, Potomac Heights, and other nearby areas

  12. 1944 Map of Arcola
    1944 Map of Arcola
    1944 Arcola
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including South Riding, Brambleton, and other nearby areas

  13. 1944 Map of Thorofare Gap
    1944 Map of Thorofare Gap
    1944 Thorofare Gap
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Gainesville, Haymarket, and other nearby areas

  14. 1946 Map of Middleburg
    1946 Map of Middleburg
    1946 Middleburg
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Bull Run Mountain Estates, Middleburg, and other nearby areas

  15. 1946 Map of Catlett
    1946 Map of Catlett
    1946 Catlett
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Catlett, Calverton, and other nearby areas

  16. 1948 Map of Occoquan
    1948 Map of Occoquan
    1948 Occoquan
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Dale City, Lake Ridge, and other nearby areas

  17. 1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Washington
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1948 Map of Belvoir
    1948 Map of Belvoir
    1948 Belvoir
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Prince William County, including Lorton, Newington, and other nearby areas

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