1940s Maps of County Galway

Explore 20 historic maps of County Galway 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 County Galway's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring County Galway's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


County Galway maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Galway - Sheet 109 & 109A, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of Galway - Sheet 109 & 109A, 1958 Print
    1944 Galway - Sheet 109 & 109A
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Banagher, Lusmagh, and other nearby areas

  2. 1945 Map of Galway - Sheet 88 & 74A, 1957 Print
    1945 Map of Galway - Sheet 88 & 74A, 1957 Print
    1945 Galway - Sheet 88 & 74A
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Ballinasloe, Creagh, and other nearby areas

  3. 1945 Map of Galway - Sheet 107, 1958 Print
    1945 Map of Galway - Sheet 107, 1958 Print
    1945 Galway - Sheet 107
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Killimor, Ireland, and other nearby areas

  4. 1945 Map of Galway - Sheet 108, 1958 Print
    1945 Map of Galway - Sheet 108, 1958 Print
    1945 Galway - Sheet 108
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Eyrecourt, Wood View, and other nearby areas

  5. 1945 Map of Galway - Sheet 94, 1958 Print
    1945 Map of Galway - Sheet 94, 1958 Print
    1945 Galway - Sheet 94
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Galway, Ireland, and other nearby areas

  6. 1946 Map of Galway - Sheet 100, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Galway - Sheet 100, 1957 Print
    1946 Galway - Sheet 100
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Laurencetown, Somer, and other nearby areas

  7. 1946 Map of Galway - Sheet 101, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Galway - Sheet 101, 1957 Print
    1946 Galway - Sheet 101
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Garrymore, Griffith Bridge, and other nearby areas

  8. 1946 Map of Galway - Sheet 118, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Galway - Sheet 118, 1958 Print
    1946 Galway - Sheet 118
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Ballycrossaun, Ireland, and other nearby areas

  9. 1946 Map of Galway - Sheet 93, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Galway - Sheet 93, 1958 Print
    1946 Galway - Sheet 93
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Galway, Barna, and other nearby areas

  10. 1946 Map of Galway - Sheet 87, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Galway - Sheet 87, 1958 Print
    1946 Galway - Sheet 87
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Ballinasloe, Aughrim, and other nearby areas

  11. 1946 Map of Galway - Sheet 82, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Galway - Sheet 82, 1958 Print
    1946 Galway - Sheet 82
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Galway, Menlo, and other nearby areas

  12. 1947 Map of Galway - Sheet 99, 1958 Print
    1947 Map of Galway - Sheet 99, 1958 Print
    1947 Galway - Sheet 99
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Kiltormer, Mount Prospect, and other nearby areas

  13. 1947 Map of Galway - Sheet 81, 1959 Print
    1947 Map of Galway - Sheet 81, 1959 Print
    1947 Galway - Sheet 81
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Galway, Moycullen, and other nearby areas

  14. 1947 Map of Galway - Sheet 117, 1960 Print
    1947 Map of Galway - Sheet 117, 1960 Print
    1947 Galway - Sheet 117
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Duggan's Hill, Killimor, and other nearby areas

  15. 1947 Map of Galway - Sheet 92, 1962 Print
    1947 Map of Galway - Sheet 92, 1962 Print
    1947 Galway - Sheet 92
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Spiddal, Inverin, and other nearby areas

  16. 1948 Map of Galway - Sheet 74 [& 74A], 1961 Print
    1948 Map of Galway - Sheet 74 [& 74A], 1961 Print
    1948 Galway - Sheet 74 [& 74A]
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Ballinasloe, Ahascragh, and other nearby areas

  17. 1948 Map of Galway - Sheet 132, 1961 Print
    1948 Map of Galway - Sheet 132, 1961 Print
    1948 Galway - Sheet 132
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Burke Court, Lower Village, and other nearby areas

  18. 1948 Map of Galway - Sheet 86, 1961 Print
    1948 Map of Galway - Sheet 86, 1961 Print
    1948 Galway - Sheet 86
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Ballyboggan, Kilconnell, and other nearby areas

  19. 1948 Map of Galway - Sheet 127, 1961 Print
    1948 Map of Galway - Sheet 127, 1961 Print
    1948 Galway - Sheet 127
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Lorrha, Terryglass, and other nearby areas

  20. 1948 Map of Galway - Sheet 126, 1961 Print
    1948 Map of Galway - Sheet 126, 1961 Print
    1948 Galway - Sheet 126
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers County Galway, including Friar's Island, Goat Island, and other nearby areas

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