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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Colonial Beach, Virginia

Explore 22 historic maps of Colonial Beach from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Colonial Beach's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Colonial Beach's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Colonial Beach, VA maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Wicomico
    1902 Map of Wicomico
    1902 Wicomico
    1902 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maryland at the turn of the century shows a landscape tied to the tides and the tracks. Trace the vital waterfront economy through Ludlow Ferry and Plowdens Wharf, or follow the path of the Southern Maryland R. R. past Charlotte Hall.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1911 Map of Wicomico, 1961 Print
    1911 Map of Wicomico, 1961 Print
    1911 Wicomico
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland's river-dependent landscape is documented here during the early twentieth century, showing the tidewater border of Charles and St Marys counties. Genealogists can trace family-named points and wharves like Lancaster Wharf, the Laidlow Ferry, and the rail terminus at Popes Creek.
  7. 1914 Map of Wicomico
    1914 Map of Wicomico
    1914 Wicomico
    1914 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland's riverfront life is captured here during the early twentieth century, showing a landscape of tidal creeks and busy steamboat landings. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Charlotte Hall, find old crossings like Ludlow Ferry, or locate historic maritime hubs like Bushwood Wharf.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1920 Map of Wicomico
    1920 Map of Wicomico
    1920 Wicomico
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Potomac and Wicomico riverfronts appear here as they were just after the Great War, when steamboat wharves and ferries still anchored local commerce. Trace the old rail lines to Bel Alton Cox Sta or locate long-standing landmarks like Charlotte Hall and Ludlow Ferry.
  13. 1930 Map of Wakefield
    1930 Map of Wakefield
    1930 Wakefield
    1930 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County and the Northern Neck appear here in the early thirties, defined by a historic riverfront landscape and rural hamlets. Researchers can locate the Birthplace of Washington and Monroe Birthplace alongside old river ports like Leedstown and Steve Landing.
  16. 1932 Map of Wakefield
    1932 Map of Wakefield
    1932 Wakefield
    1932 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County at the start of the 1930s shows a landscape defined by the great bends of the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near the George Washington Birthplace or find local landmarks like Potomac Mills and Monroe Hall.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1943 Map of Morgantown
    1943 Map of Morgantown
    1943 Morgantown
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Potomac and Wicomico riverfronts come alive in this wartime survey of the Maryland-Virginia borderlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Harris Lot and Bachelors Hope Pt or locate old community centers such as Old Christ Ch and the Tompkinsville Sch.
  22. 1943 Map of Wakefield
    1943 Map of Wakefield
    1943 Wakefield
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Westmoreland County during the mid-forties reveals a landscape shaped by river transport and deep-rooted family settlements. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like Potomac Mills, the Gravel Run School, and Monroe Hall.
  25. 1944 Map of Nanjemoy
    1944 Map of Nanjemoy
    1944 Nanjemoy
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Virginia meet across the Potomac River during the 1940s, showing a region defined by naval operations and rural tidewater life. Researchers can trace military footprints at Dahlgren and Blossom Point Proving Ground or find old community centers like Nindes Store and Oak Grove Sch.
  28. 1948 Map of Washington
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1948 Map of Nanjemoy
    1948 Map of Nanjemoy
    1948 Nanjemoy
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River tidewater region is captured here in the years following World War II, showing the rural communities of Charles County and King George County. Trace old family locales and infrastructure from Nindes Store and Grayton PO to the NAVAL PROVING GROUND.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Wakefield
    1953 Map of Wakefield
    1953 Wakefield
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Northern Neck of Virginia in the early fifties shows a landscape of river landings and ancestral sites. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Monroe Hall, Grants Hill Church, and the school at Gravel Run.
  37. 1953 Map of Morgantown, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Morgantown, 1954 Print
    1953 Morgantown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Maryland's tidewater necks and the Virginia riverfront are captured here in the early fifties as the region's bridge-and-road network expanded. Researchers can trace historic church sites like Old Christ Church and early landings such as Wilkerson Wharf and Morgantown.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1955 Map of Dahlgren, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Dahlgren, 1956 Print
    1955 Dahlgren
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Virginia shoreline of the Potomac is shown here during the mid-fifties, dominated by military development and rural river towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Little Ark Ch, Spy Hill Cem, and the village of Tetotum.
  43. 1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    1957 Washington
    1966 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic region during the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of growing suburbs and vital military outposts. Researchers can trace historic river towns and shorelines from Alexandria to the Hooper Islands and St Clements Island.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1961 Map of Washington
    1961 Map of Washington
    1961 Washington
    1961 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic region in the late fifties is presented in remarkable detail, from the Blue Ridge foothills to the Chesapeake Eastern Shore. Researchers can trace historic river landings and military sites like Mount Vernon, Fort Belvoir, and Point Lookout.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1968 Map of Colonial Beach South, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Colonial Beach South, 1971 Print
    1968 Colonial Beach South
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Westmoreland County tidewater is preserved here in the late sixties, where presidential history meets the Potomac shoreline. Researchers can trace ancestral sites like Wakefield Mansion or explore rural crossroads such as Monroe Hall and Potomac Mills.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1968 Map of Dahlgren, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Dahlgren, 1972 Print
    1968 Dahlgren
    1972 Print · USGS
    The northern neck of Virginia in the late sixties reveals a landscape of high-tech naval defense and deep-rooted rural communities. Trace the grounds of the Dahlgren Weapons Laboratory or locate family sites like Bumbry Cem and Carruthers Corner.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1968 Map of Colonial Beach North, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Colonial Beach North, 1972 Print
    1968 Colonial Beach North
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River shoreline in Maryland and Virginia comes alive in the late sixties, showcasing the riverside culture and industry of the day. Trace family roots at Old Christ Ch or Holy Ghost Ch, and explore the coastal layout of Colonial Beach and Morgantown.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1983 Map of Leonardtown, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Leonardtown, 1984 Print
    1983 Leonardtown
    1984 Print · USGS
    Southern Maryland and the Northern Neck of Virginia are shown in the early eighties as a mosaic of historic tidewater settlements and modern installations. Trace family roots and shoreline changes near St Marys City, Leonardtown, and Colonial Beach.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1983 Map of Fredericksburg, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Fredericksburg, 1984 Print
    1983 Fredericksburg
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and Maryland tidewater region comes into sharp focus during the early 1980s, centered on the historic Rappahannock and Potomac river valleys. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania National Military Park alongside growing residential areas and military sites like Fort A.P. Hill Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1989 Map of Washington
    1989 Map of Washington
    1989 Washington
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley and Chesapeake Bay are shown in comprehensive detail during the late 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from urban Alexandria to the rural Northern Neck, locating landmarks like Mount Vernon and Stratford Hall.
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