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1940s Maps of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Explore 4 historic maps of Harpers Ferry 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 Harpers Ferry'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 Harpers Ferry's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Harpers Ferry, WV maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Charles Town
    1944 Map of Charles Town
    1944 Charles Town
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Lower Shenandoah Valley comes alive mid-century as a hub of rail commerce and river industry. Trace family roots and local landmarks from Charles Town to the lime quarries of Bakerton, or locate rural sites like Zion Church and Skeetersville.
  4. 1944 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1944 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1944 Harpers Ferry
    1944 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers is captured in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by mountain gaps and rail corridors. Researchers can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Abandoned) or locate local landmarks like Stoker College and Garretts Mill.
  7. 1944 Map of Martinsburg, 1964 Print
    1944 Map of Martinsburg, 1964 Print
    1944 Martinsburg
    1964 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia Panhandle is captured during the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape of vital rail junctions and Potomac River crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Shepherdstown and Martinsburg, alongside landmarks like Martin Chapel and the Newton D Baker General Hospital.
  10. 1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Baltimore
    1948 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania crossroads are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic rail lines and major military installations. Genealogists can trace family connections in Gettysburg, Westminster, and near the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
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