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1940s Maps of Clayton, Maryland

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

Clayton, MD maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Gunpowder
    1941 Map of Gunpowder
    1941 Gunpowder
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Chesapeake tidewater and the Gunpowder River valley are caught in their pre-war rural state in this early 1940s survey. Researchers can trace the paths of the P.R.R. System and locate historic sites like Harford Furnace and Osbornes Ruins.
  4. 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
  7. 1949 Map of Gunpowder, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Gunpowder, 1955 Print
    1949 Gunpowder
    1955 Print · USGS
    The upper Chesapeake Bay shorelines of Baltimore and Harford counties are seen here in the late 1940s, marked by heavy rail and growing military installations. Researchers can find coastal landmarks like Stansbury Manor, the historic McComas Institute, and the sprawling Army Chemical Center.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1949 Map of Edgewood, 1975 Print
    1949 Map of Edgewood, 1975 Print
    1949 Edgewood
    1975 Print · USGS
    Harford County's military and industrial landscape is captured here during its mid-century expansion. Researchers can trace the legacy of Harford Furnace, locate the McComas Institute, or find ancestors near Magnolia and Abingdon.
    4 unique versions available
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