1940s Maps of Manchester, Maine

Explore 3 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, ME maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Augusta, 1956 Print
    1941 Map of Augusta, 1956 Print
    1941 Augusta
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec River valley and its surrounding lake country are documented here just before the mid-century, showing the capital's growth alongside quiet rural townships. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Stevens Cem, several small schoolhouses including Cony Sch, and the rail stops at Readfield Depot.

  2. 1943 Map of Augusta
    1943 Map of Augusta
    1943 Augusta
    1943 Print · USGS
    Augusta and the surrounding Kennebec County lakes are shown in detail during the early 1940s as the rail and river economies converged. Genealogists can locate family plots at Lakeview Cem, trace old school districts like Ballard Sch, and find landmarks like the Fish Hatchery.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Bangor
    1948 Map of Bangor
    1948 Bangor
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast and its industrial river valleys are captured here shortly after the war, showing the vital shipping and rail hubs of the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the tracks of the Maine Central RR connecting Bangor, Augusta, and Old Town.

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