1940s Maps of East Hartford, Connecticut

Explore 6 historic maps of East Hartford 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 East Hartford'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 East Hartford's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


East Hartford, CT maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Hartford South
    1944 Map of Hartford South
    1944 Hartford South
    1944 Print · USGS
    The southern Hartford suburbs and Wethersfield are mapped here during the mid-forties, capturing the region's dense institutional and rail network. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Old South Cem or identify wartime landmarks like Bulkeley Stadium and the State Prison.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1944 Map of Manchester
    1944 Map of Manchester
    1944 Manchester
    1944 Print · USGS
    Manchester and its surrounding townships are shown in detail during the mid-forties as industrial centers and rural villages expanded alongside the rail lines. Researchers can trace local lineage through Jonathan Edwards Cem, locate historic schools like Ellsworth High Sch, or follow the Hockanum River through Hillardville.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1945 Map of Hartford North
    1945 Map of Hartford North
    1945 Hartford North
    1945 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hartford and Windsor emerge here as a dense network of neighborhoods and civic institutions linked by the Connecticut River. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites near St Benedict Cemetery, the Loomis Institute, or the Bulkeley Bridge.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1946 Map of Glastonbury
    1946 Map of Glastonbury
    1946 Glastonbury
    1946 Print · USGS
    In the years following the war, the Connecticut River valley around Glastonbury maintained its character as a collection of distinct hill and river villages. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Old Eastbury Cem, Williams Sch, and Welles Village.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Hartford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown in detail during the post-war expansion era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from the State Capitol and Yale University to the Stratford Lighthouse and Woodlawn Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Hartford
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern New England is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of thriving industrial cities and developing parkways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR or locate coastal defense sites like Fort Terry and Camp Shanks.
    2 unique versions available

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