1940s Maps of Mathews, Louisiana

Explore 3 historic maps of Mathews 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 Mathews'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 Mathews's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


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  1. 1941 Map of Houma
    1941 Map of Houma
    1941 Houma
    1941 Print · USGS
    In the bayou country just before the war, the region around Houma shows a complex web of water-based trade and rail-linked industry. Researchers can trace historic parish life through family-named landmarks and institutions like Aragon Plantation, St Elie Cem, and the Prairie Sch.

  2. 1944 Map of Houma
    1944 Map of Houma
    1944 Houma
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana during the mid-forties reveals a landscape shaped by its bayous and the early expansion of the Intracoastal Waterway. Researchers can trace genealogical roots through local landmarks like Aragon Plantation, St Elie Cem, and St Louis Chapel.

  3. 1945 Map of New Orleans
    1945 Map of New Orleans
    1945 New Orleans
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal Louisiana and the Mississippi delta are captured here just after the war, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists can trace family settlements along Bayou Teche or identify rail stops for the Illinois Central and Texas & Pacific lines.

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