1940s Maps of Stafford County, Virginia

1. 1940 Map of Quantico

   

   1940 Quantico

   1940 Print · USGS

   Coastal Virginia and Maryland are captured here during the late pre-war era, showing the growing military footprint around the Potomac. Genealogists can trace family names and landmarks like Sinclairs Mill, Bacon Race School, and the historic Dumfries settlement.

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4. 1942 Map of Guinea

   

   1942 Guinea

   1942 Print · USGS

   Spotsylvania and Caroline counties are seen here in the early 1940s as the rail-driven economy of the Rappahannock valley meets the expansion of federal military lands. Genealogists can locate family-named hubs like Flippos Corner, rural schools such as New Hope School, and the crossroads at Guinea.

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7. 1942 Map of Rappahannock Academy, 1944 Print

   

   1942 Rappahannock Academy

   1944 Print · USGS

   The Rappahannock River valley in the early 1940s reveals a rural landscape undergoing a massive military transformation. You can trace the early layout of the A P Hill Military Reservation and locate historic community centers like Rappahannock Academy and Travis Mill.

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10. 1943 Map of Quantico

    

    1943 Quantico

    1943 Print · USGS

    Coastal Northern Virginia in the mid-1940s reveals a region transitioning from a rural riverfront to a strategic military hub. Researchers can trace the early layout of the Marine Corps Reservation or locate family sites like Shacklet PO and Old Chopawamsic Ch.

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13. 1943 Map of Catlett, 1955 Print

    

    1943 Catlett

    1955 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Fauquier and Prince William counties center on the Southern Railway as it links rural hubs and farming estates. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local landmarks, from Vint Hill Farm to Dunkard Church and Balls Mill.

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16. 1943 Map of Salem Church, 1961 Print

    

    1943 Salem Church

    1961 Print · USGS

    Central Virginia during the mid-forties reveals a rural landscape of family-named runs and hilltop parishes. Genealogists and historians can trace local life through markers like Chancellor Sch, Zoan Ch, and the crossroads at Holly Corner.

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19. 1943 Map of Fredericksburg, 1961 Print

    

    1943 Fredericksburg

    1961 Print · USGS

    Virginia's Rappahannock valley is captured here during the war years, balancing its deep Civil War history with mid-century development. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and landmarks like Oak Hill Cem, Dunker Ch, and the Meade Pyramid.

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22. 1944 Map of Salem Church

    

    1944 Salem Church

    1944 Print · USGS

    Spotsylvania and Stafford Counties were still primarily rural landscapes of crossroads and small farms during the mid-1940s. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific landmarks like Spring Knoll Farm or local institutions such as Diggs School and Zoan Church.

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25. 1944 Map of Widewater

    

    1944 Widewater

    1944 Print · USGS

    The Potomac shoreline at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by military transit and riverfront commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac rail stops and small hubs like Mountjoy Store and Clifton Beach.

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28. 1944 Map of Somerville

    

    1944 Somerville

    1944 Print · USGS

    The rural borders of Fauquier and Stafford Counties are captured here during the mid-forties. Researchers can locate family landmarks and early post offices at Somerville PO, Tacketts Mill, and Hearts Delight Ch Delight.

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31. 1944 Map of Quantico

    

    1944 Quantico

    1944 Print · USGS

    Coastal Prince William County is captured here at the height of the second World War, showing the expansion of military and transit infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace old landmarks like Little Union Ch, the Midway Island Housing Project, and the busy Quantico waterfront.

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34. 1944 Map of Passapatanzy

    

    1944 Passapatanzy

    1944 Print · USGS

    The Virginia riverfront along the Potomac and Rappahannock appears here during the height of the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural hubs like Passapatanzy, Sealston PO, and the U. S. Government Railroad.

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37. 1944 Map of Richardsville

    

    1944 Richardsville

    1944 Print · USGS

    Richardsville and the surrounding Virginia Piedmont are captured here in the 1940s as the river-riven borders of four counties meet. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural life through landmarks like Oakland Church, the Goldvein School, and Harding Mill.

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40. 1944 Map of Stafford

    

    1944 Stafford

    1944 Print · USGS

    Stafford and its surrounding crossroads communities appear here during the mid-forties, showing a landscape of small farms, churches, and early highway corridors. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Sheltons Shop, Stafford Training Sch, and Aquia Ch.

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43. 1944 Map of Fredericksburg

    

    1944 Fredericksburg

    1944 Print · USGS

    Fredericksburg and the Rappahannock River valley are captured in detail during the mid-1940s, showing the intersection of Civil War heritage and pre-suburban growth. Trace local history at the Fredericksburg Battle Field 1862, Howison PO, and Hulls Ch.

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46. 1944 Map of Storck

    

    1944 Storck

    1944 Print · USGS

    Stafford County communities and crossroads appear in detail during the mid-1940s, showing the rural structure of the Virginia Piedmont. Researchers can trace local family landmarks and community centers like Mt Olive School, Dodds Store, and Hartwood Church.

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49. 1946 Map of Stafford

    

    1946 Stafford

    1946 Print · USGS

    Stafford County at the end of the Second World War shows a rural landscape increasingly shaped by its proximity to major transportation corridors and military grounds. Researchers can trace the local rail-and-road economy through Brooke on the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac and historic sites like Aquia Ch.

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52. 1946 Map of Widewater, 1953 Print

    

    1946 Widewater

    1953 Print · USGS

    Stafford County at the end of the war shows a river-dependent landscape where the railroad still dictated the pace of growth. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Mountjoy Store, Fritters Corner, and the Oak Grove Ch school and church.

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55. 1948 Map of Washington

    

    1948 Washington

    1948 Print · USGS

    The Potomac and Chesapeake regions in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of expanding military reach and deep-rooted Tidewater settlements. Trace old rail corridors like the Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac RR or locate landmarks like the Wakefield Washington Monument and St. Marys College.

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58. 1949 Map of Guinea, 1961 Print

    

    1949 Guinea

    1961 Print · USGS

    Spotsylvania and Caroline Counties appear here just after the war, showing a landscape of family-named crossroads and established rail corridors. Genealogists can trace rural communities like Flippos Corner and Villboro, or locate the historic Stonewall Jackson Shrine.

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