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1940s Maps of Chelmsford, England

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

Chelmsford, England maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Essex nXXXIV.SE, 1950 Print
    1946 Map of Essex nXXXIV.SE, 1950 Print
    1946 Essex nXXXIV.SE
    1950 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Great Notley, Felsted, and other nearby areas
  4. 1946 Map of Essex nXLIII, 1951 Print
    1946 Map of Essex nXLIII, 1951 Print
    1946 Essex nXLIII
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow, Hatfield Broad Oak, and other nearby areas
  7. 1946 Map of Essex nXLIV, 1951 Print
    1946 Map of Essex nXLIV, 1951 Print
    1946 Essex nXLIV
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Broomfield, Boreham, and other nearby areas
  10. 1947 Map of Essex nXXXIV.SW, 1950 Print
    1947 Map of Essex nXXXIV.SW, 1950 Print
    1947 Essex nXXXIV.SW
    1950 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Felsted, Great and Little Leighs, and other nearby areas
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