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1940s Maps of Harlan, Wilmington

Explore 2 historic maps of Harlan 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 Harlan'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 Harlan's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Harlan, Wilmington maps

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  1. 1943 Map of West Chester
    1943 Map of West Chester
    1943 West Chester
    1943 Print · USGS
    Chester County during the early years of the war shows a landscape of established borough centers and winding creek valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network through West Chester, Brandywine Creek, and early industrial sites like Dutton Mill.
  4. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore emerge in this mid-century portrait of a region defined by river commerce and seaside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, locate early airfields like Dover Airpark, and find river defenses at Fort Delaware.
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