1940s Maps of Springfield, Virginia

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


Springfield, VA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.
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