1940s Maps of Observatory Heights, Gaithersburg
Explore 3 historic maps of Observatory Heights 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 Observatory Heights'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 Observatory Heights's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Observatory Heights, Gaithersburg maps
(3)- 1944 Map of Rockville, 1955 Print
1944 Rockville1955 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1945 Map of Gaithersburg, 1960 Print
1945 Gaithersburg1960 Print · USGSUpper Montgomery County is captured here at the end of the Second World War, showing the rural character of the region before the post-war building boom. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Washington Grove and Gaithersburg or locate smaller historical communities like Prathertown, Emory Grove, and Laytonsville.4 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Baltimore
1948 Baltimore1948 Print · USGSMaryland 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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