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1940s Maps of Manchester, Connecticut

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

Manchester, CT maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1944 Map of Marlboro
    1944 Map of Marlboro
    1944 Marlboro
    1944 Print · USGS
    Marlborough and the Hartford-Tolland county line are documented here during the mid-forties, showing a landscape of textile mills and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near the Shoddy Mill, Townsend Cem, and Lake Terramuggus.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1944 Map of Rockville
    1944 Map of Rockville
    1944 Rockville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Tolland County during the mid-forties shows a landscape of busy mill towns and high ridge farms connected by the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural schoolhouses like Silver St Sch, Maple St Sch, and the Old Vernon Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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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