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1940s Maps of Bethesda, Maryland

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

Bethesda, MD maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Rockville, 1955 Print
    1944 Map of Rockville, 1955 Print
    1944 Rockville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Montgomery County is captured here in the mid-1940s as rural agriculture begins to meet suburban growth along the Baltimore and Ohio RR. Genealogists can locate family names at Beall Cem or trace rural settlements like Quince Orchard and Sunshine.
  4. 1945 Map of Kensington
    1945 Map of Kensington
    1945 Kensington
    1945 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was transitioning from rural farmlands to a hub of federal and residential development during the mid-forties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Beall Cem and early landmarks including St Marys Cem and the Naval Medical Center.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1945 Map of Rockville
    1945 Map of Rockville
    1945 Rockville
    1945 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County in the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of growing towns and riverfront heritage. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Rockville, the operations at Congressional Airport, and the quiet reaches of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1945 Map of Washington West
    1945 Map of Washington West
    1945 Washington West
    1945 Print · USGS
    The District of Columbia and its surrounding suburbs appear in detail during the mid-forties, capturing the city's growth and its transition to a modern capital. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods from Tenleytown to Rosslyn and locate landmarks like the Tomb of Unknown Soldier and Rock Creek Cem.
  13. 1945 Map of Falls Church
    1945 Map of Falls Church
    1945 Falls Church
    1945 Print · USGS
    Fairfax County and the Potomac River corridor are captured during a period of transition in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Tysons Crossroads, the route of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad, and landmarks like Fort Marcy.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Washington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Potomac and Chesapeake regions in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of expanding military reach and deep-rooted Tidewater settlements. Trace old rail corridors like the Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac RR or locate landmarks like the Wakefield Washington Monument and St. Marys College.
    2 unique versions available
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