Join Free

1940s Maps of East Machias, Maine

Explore 7 historic maps of East Machias 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 East Machias'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 East Machias's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

East Machias, ME maps

(7)
  1. 1941 Map of Machias, 1956 Print
    1941 Map of Machias, 1956 Print
    1941 Machias
    1956 Print · USGS
    The rugged Washington County coastline at the start of the 1940s reveals a world defined by the Maine Central railroad and tidal waters. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks such as Hoyttown, Dog Town, and the defensive site at Fort O'Brien Point.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1941 Map of Wesley, 1956 Print
    1941 Map of Wesley, 1956 Print
    1941 Wesley
    1956 Print · USGS
    Washington County’s interior woods and riverways appear here as they were surveyed just before the war. You can trace the path of the Air Line road and locate landmarks like the Lower Wesley Sch, Joe Hanscom Heath, and Smith Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1941 Map of Gardner Lake, 1958 Print
    1941 Map of Gardner Lake, 1958 Print
    1941 Gardner Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Washington County during the early 1940s was a landscape of remote timberlands and tight-knit settlements along the Maine Central line. Genealogists and historians can locate rural schoolhouses like Gardner Lake Sch and vanished local hubs such as Chase Mills and Halls Mills.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Wesley
    1943 Map of Wesley
    1943 Wesley
    1943 Print · USGS
    Washington County during the early 1940s was defined by its timberlands and the winding Machias River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations and rural landmarks like Mattimo Place, the Northfield Sch, and the hilltop Firetower.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Gardner Lake
    1943 Map of Gardner Lake
    1943 Gardner Lake
    1943 Print · USGS
    Washington County's lake-country comes alive in this early 1940s survey, showing a landscape of remote mills and scattered schoolhouses. Researchers can trace family sites near Marion or locate old landmarks like the Gardner Lake Sch and the firetower on Cooper Hill.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Machias, 1962 Print
    1949 Map of Machias, 1962 Print
    1949 Machias
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Machias area in the late 1940s reflects a classic Maine coastal economy centered on the river and bay. Trace family roots at the Washington State Normal School or explore the waterfronts of Machiasport Station and Bucks Harbor.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1949 Map of Machias Bay, 1974 Print
    1949 Map of Machias Bay, 1974 Print
    1949 Machias Bay
    1974 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington County is captured here in the late 1940s, showing the intricate maritime landscape from Machias Bay to Cutler. Genealogists and historians can locate old landmarks like Holmes Bay Ch, Holmes Bay Sch, and the small settlement at Holway.
    2 unique versions available
End of results
Showing maps 1-7 of 7

Top cities near East Machias

See more

Top neighborhoods of East Machias

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for East Machias?
  • What is the oldest map of East Machias?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of East Machias for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of East Machias?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for East Machias?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for East Machias?
  • Where are historical maps of East Machias sourced from?