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1940s Maps of Frederick, Maryland

Explore 4 historic maps of Frederick 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 Frederick'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 Frederick's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Frederick, MD maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Frederick
    1942 Map of Frederick
    1942 Frederick
    1942 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Maryland's central corridor is centered on Frederick as it appeared before the modern interstate system. Researchers can trace the routes of the B & O Canal, locate the Montevue Almshouse, and see the intersection of the Northern Central RR with early turnpikes.
  4. 1944 Map of Walkersville
    1944 Map of Walkersville
    1944 Walkersville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Frederick County at the height of the Second World War shows a rural landscape of limestone quarries, rail corridors, and small crossroads hamlets. Genealogists can trace family footprints through Walkersville, Libertytown, and New Market, or locate industrial sites like the Lime Kiln and Old Quarry.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1944 Map of Frederick
    1944 Map of Frederick
    1944 Frederick
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Piedmont region during the 1940s reveals a landscape of industrial growth and mountain recreation. Researchers can trace historic transport lines through Montevue Sta, the Frederick Airport, and the large Mt Olivet Cemetery.
  10. 1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Baltimore
    1948 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania crossroads are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic rail lines and major military installations. Genealogists can trace family connections in Gettysburg, Westminster, and near the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
    2 unique versions available
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