1940s Maps of Somers, Connecticut

Explore 13 historic maps of Somers 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 Somers'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.
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Start exploring Somers's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Somers, CT maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Hampden
    1940 Map of Hampden
    1940 Hampden
    1940 Print · USGS
    Massachusetts and Connecticut borderlands meet at the edge of the Berkshires in the late thirties. Local historians can trace old homesteads and community hubs near Baptist Village, Woodland Dell Cem, and the high peak of Minnechoag Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Hampden
    1942 Map of Hampden
    1942 Hampden
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley foothills are captured here in the years before the war, showing the rural character of Hampden and Wilbraham. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named sites such as Adams Cem, Baptist Village, and the Stony Hill Sch.

  3. 1942 Map of Ware
    1942 Map of Ware
    1942 Ware
    1942 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts and the Connecticut border are captured here during the early years of the war, just as the landscape was being reshaped by the Quabbin Reservoir. Researchers can trace rail-era industry and local landmarks like the Lead Mine and the Bald Peak Hospital.

  4. 1943 Map of Holyoke
    1943 Map of Holyoke
    1943 Holyoke
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley and the eastern Berkshires are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a robust network of river-side industry and hill-country forests. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks and institutional grounds like Northampton State Hospital, Barnes Airport, and the Nat Gd Rifle Range.

  5. 1944 Map of Hampden
    1944 Map of Hampden
    1944 Hampden
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts-Connecticut borderlands come to life in the 1940s, showing the early suburban growth around Sixteen Acres and Hampden. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Adams Cem, Wilbraham Academy, and the village of Baptist Village.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1944 Map of Broad Brook
    1944 Map of Broad Brook
    1944 Broad Brook
    1944 Print · USGS
    Hartford County during the mid-century shows a landscape of busy riverfront towns and quiet inland mill villages. Genealogists and historians can trace the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad past Kings Island and locate local landmarks like the County Home and Sadds Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1944 Map of Springfield South, 1954 Print
    1944 Map of Springfield South, 1954 Print
    1944 Springfield South
    1954 Print · USGS
    Greater Springfield and the lower Connecticut River valley are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a robust mix of industrial city centers and expanding southern suburbs. Trace local history through landmarks like the US Armory, the Osborn Prison Farm, and the historic Winchester Square.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1946 Map of Ellington
    1946 Map of Ellington
    1946 Ellington
    1946 Print · USGS
    Tolland County villages and upland peaks are captured here in the mid-1940s as industry and agriculture defined the landscape. Local historians can trace the New York New Haven and Hartford rail line past the Khasis Israel Synagogue and the shores of Shenipsit Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1946 Map of Springfield South
    1946 Map of Springfield South
    1946 Springfield South
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut River valley thrives in the mid-1940s, transitioning from the industrial bustle of Springfield to the emerging suburbs of Longmeadow and Enfield. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional landmarks like the U S Armory, St Michaels Cemetery, and the Osborn Prison Farm.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1946 Map of Hampden, 1956 Print
    1946 Map of Hampden, 1956 Print
    1946 Hampden
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts-Connecticut borderlands appear here in the mid-forties, showing a mix of established academy towns and expanding residential pockets. Trace the historical roots of Baptist Village, locate the grounds of Wilbraham Academy, or find the secluded Glendale Ch among the eastern hills.

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.

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