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1940s Maps of Machias, Maine

Explore 5 historic maps of 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 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 Machias's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Machias, ME maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Columbia Falls, 1955 Print
    1941 Map of Columbia Falls, 1955 Print
    1941 Columbia Falls
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Washington County coast was a bustling network of river-mouth towns and island villages during the early 1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from Whitneyville to Jonesport, including local institutions like Flyingplace Sch and Cape Split Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 1942 Map of Columbia Falls
    1942 Map of Columbia Falls
    1942 Columbia Falls
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington County appears just before the mid-century as a network of fishing villages and rail stops. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and schools like Tibbettsown, Peasley Corners, and the Lower Eastside Sch along the Indian River.
  10. 1948 Map of Whitneyville, 1971 Print
    1948 Map of Whitneyville, 1971 Print
    1948 Whitneyville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington County comes alive in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by tidal rivers and glacial ridges. Genealogists and local historians can locate the White School, trace the banks of the Machias River, and explore named landmarks like Kilton Mtn.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 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
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