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1940s Maps of Allegany County, Maryland

Explore 9 historic maps of Allegany County 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 Allegany County'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.
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Start exploring Allegany County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Allegany County, MD maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Barton, 1964 Print
    1947 Map of Barton, 1964 Print
    1947 Barton
    1964 Print · USGS
    Maryland's coal country comes into focus in the 1940s as industry and wilderness meet along the slopes of Big Savage Mountain. Genealogists can trace family sites from Barton to Pekin Nikep PO, including St Gabriels Cem and several local mines.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1948 Map of Cumberland
    1948 Map of Cumberland
    1948 Cumberland
    1948 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Appalachia and the Shenandoah Valley are shown in detail, documenting the industrial and transportation hubs of the tri-state area. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Double Tollgate and Bunker Hill or along the Baltimore & Ohio RR.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1949 Map of Barton
    1949 Map of Barton
    1949 Barton
    1949 Print · USGS
    The industrial coal valleys of Western Maryland are shown here just after the war, where the Cumberland and Pennsylvania railroad links communities like Barton and Moscow. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like St Gabriels Cem and Bartlett Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1949 Map of Cumberland, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Cumberland, 1955 Print
    1949 Cumberland
    1955 Print · USGS
    Cumberland and the Potomac River valley are shown in detail at mid-century, just as the region's rail and coal infrastructure reached its post-war peak. Local historians can trace the Mason and Dixon Line and locate historic landmarks like Sixmile House and The Narrows.
    10 unique versions available
  13. 1949 Map of Evitts Creek, 1961 Print
    1949 Map of Evitts Creek, 1961 Print
    1949 Evitts Creek
    1961 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of Allegany County meets the Mason and Dixon Line in this late-forties survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family sites like Wolfe Mill, Cooks Mills, and the Union Grove Cem nestled between the ridges.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Patterson Creek, 1963 Print
    1949 Map of Patterson Creek, 1963 Print
    1949 Patterson Creek
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley on the Maryland-West Virginia border is captured here during the late 1940s, showing a landscape shaped by rail and river transport. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Abandoned) past rural sites like Mt Tabor Ch and St Marys Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1949 Map of Keyser, 1965 Print
    1949 Map of Keyser, 1965 Print
    1949 Keyser
    1965 Print · USGS
    Keyser and the Potomac River valley are captured in the late 1940s as a vital railroad and college hub. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Meadow View Cem, Potomac State College, and the rural Willow Dale Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1949 Map of Frostburg, 1966 Print
    1949 Map of Frostburg, 1966 Print
    1949 Frostburg
    1966 Print · USGS
    Frostburg and the surrounding coalfields are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a region defined by heavy rail and extractive industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through industrial settlements like Eckhart Mines, Grahamtown, and the Borden Shaft.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1949 Map of Cresaptown, 1966 Print
    1949 Map of Cresaptown, 1966 Print
    1949 Cresaptown
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River corridor in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of industrial plants and narrow mountain gaps. Researchers can trace family history through the Lease Cem, identify the vanished infrastructure of Amcelle, or locate rural landmarks like Old Furnace Ch and Pinto PO.
    4 unique versions available
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