1940s Maps of Canaan, Maine

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


Canaan, ME maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Waterville
    1943 Map of Waterville
    1943 Waterville
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Kennebec and Sebasticook river valleys are shown in detail during the early 1940s, highlighting the rail hubs of Waterville and Winslow. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Pratt Cem or the rural Covell Sch and Ten Lots Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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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