1940s Maps of Meriden, Connecticut

Explore 5 historic maps of Meriden 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 Meriden'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 Meriden's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Meriden, CT maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Durham
    1943 Map of Durham
    1943 Durham
    1943 Print · USGS
    Middlesex and New Haven counties are mapped during the early years of the war, showing the rural landscapes around Durham Center. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Linmar Dairy Farm and explore the rail corridor of the New York New Haven and Hartford.

  2. 1945 Map of Middletown
    1945 Map of Middletown
    1945 Middletown
    1945 Print · USGS
    The industrial and academic heart of the Connecticut River valley is captured here in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the campuses of Wesleyan University, local institutions like the Swedish Orphanage, and neighborhood landmarks in South Farms.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1946 Map of Meriden
    1946 Map of Meriden
    1946 Meriden
    1946 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of Central Connecticut comes alive in the mid-1940s, showing the dense development of Meriden and its surrounding ridge lines. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Thomas Cem and Stillmans Corner or trace the early footprint of Meriden Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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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