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1940s Maps of Massachusetts

Explore 340 historic maps of Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Massachusetts maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Wachusett Mtn
    1940 Map of Wachusett Mtn
    1940 Wachusett Mtn
    1940 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts hill country and valley settlements are captured here just before the 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Boston and Maine Railroad lines and locate the State Sanatorium or Rural Glen Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1940 Map of Franklin
    1940 Map of Franklin
    1940 Franklin
    1940 Print · USGS
    Franklin and the surrounding border towns of Norfolk County are shown here just before the mid-century. Genealogists can locate specific sites like Dean Academy, St Johns Cem, and the old rail corridors of the New York New Haven and Hartford.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1940 Map of Hampden
    1940 Map of Hampden
    1940 Hampden
    1940 Print · USGS
    Massachusetts and Connecticut borderlands meet at the edge of the Berkshires in the late thirties. Local historians can trace old homesteads and community hubs near Baptist Village, Woodland Dell Cem, and the high peak of Minnechoag Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1940 Map of Sterling
    1940 Map of Sterling
    1940 Sterling
    1940 Print · USGS
    Worcester County communities like Oakdale and Sterling appear just before the mid-century, defined by the expansion of the regional water supply. Researchers can trace the path of the Quabbin Aqueduct or locate family landmarks like the Sterling Camp Grounds and Legge Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1940 Map of Sagamore
    1940 Map of Sagamore
    1940 Sagamore
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Cape Cod Canal area in the 1940s reveals a maritime landscape transitioning toward modern infrastructure. Trace family roots and local history through Sagamore village, the Indian Cem, and the rail lines of the New York New Haven and Hartford.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1940 Map of Sandwich
    1940 Map of Sandwich
    1940 Sandwich
    1940 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod’s oldest town and the surrounding marshes are captured just before the war as a landscape of rural villages and glacial ponds. Genealogy researchers can trace family landmarks like the Tobey Cem, the Old Quaker Meetinghouse, and the Cape Cod Airport.
  19. 1940 Map of Wrentham
    1940 Map of Wrentham
    1940 Wrentham
    1940 Print · USGS
    Norfolk County in the late 1930s shows a landscape of busy mill villages and expanding state institutions. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Bacon Cem, Quaker Cem, and local schools like Vogel Sch and Everett Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1940 Map of Westford
    1940 Map of Westford
    1940 Westford
    1940 Print · USGS
    Westford and Littleton appear at the outbreak of World War II as a network of rail-side mill villages and family-held hills. Genealogists can trace old cemeteries like Westlawn Cem, rural depots at Westford Sta, and the layout of Littleton Common.
  25. 1940 Map of Bridgewater
    1940 Map of Bridgewater
    1940 Bridgewater
    1940 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts at the dawn of the 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by state institutions and the cranberry industry. Researchers can trace family sites near The Green, find the Fair Grounds, or locate old schoolhouses like the Pleasant Street School.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1940 Map of Sconticut Neck
    1940 Map of Sconticut Neck
    1940 Sconticut Neck
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal Fairhaven and its surrounding islands appear here in the mid-1930s, showing the early layout of the peninsula and its maritime borders. Trace the path of Sconticut Neck Road to the tip at Sconticut Point or explore the shores of West Island.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1940 Map of Tyngsoboro
    1940 Map of Tyngsoboro
    1940 Tyngsoboro
    1940 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County emerges in the era before the post-war suburban boom, centered on the Merrimack River and the Boston and Maine RR. Genealogists can trace family locations at Whidden Corner and Fletcher Cem, or find recreational landmarks like Camp Massapoag.
  34. 1940 Map of Scituate
    1940 Map of Scituate
    1940 Scituate
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Plymouth County coast is captured in the late 1930s, documenting a landscape of seaside villages and tidal rivers. Researchers can trace the path of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR and find local landmarks like Union Cem and Fourth Cliff.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1940 Map of Medfield
    1940 Map of Medfield
    1940 Medfield
    1940 Print · USGS
    Medfield and the surrounding Charles River valley appear here just before the Second World War, showing a landscape of small villages and large institutional grounds. Researchers can trace the old rail beds of the New York New Haven and Hartford and find local landmarks like Schoolhouse No 14 and the Medfield State Hospital.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1940 Map of Hanover
    1940 Map of Hanover
    1940 Hanover
    1940 Print · USGS
    The pond-strewn landscape of Plymouth County is captured here in the years before mid-century suburbanization. You can trace early schoolhouse locations like the Smith Sch, find ancestral plots in the Pine Grove Cem, and follow the old line of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1941 Map of Whitman
    1941 Map of Whitman
    1941 Whitman
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Plymouth County interior is shown in the early 1940s, as traditional rail corridors and cranberry agriculture defined the local economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St James Cem, Beaver Sch, and the Fireworks works near West Hanover.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1941 Map of Woods Hole
    1941 Map of Woods Hole
    1941 Woods Hole
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Buzzards Bay shoreline and the Elizabeth Islands appear here just before the mid-century, featuring a landscape of maritime industry and coastal estates. Researchers can trace the New York New Haven and Hartford rail line, locate family plots at Crowell Cem, or explore the marshes of Great Sippowisset Swamp.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1941 Map of Shelburne Falls
    1941 Map of Shelburne Falls
    1941 Shelburne Falls
    1941 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's hill towns and river valleys are captured here during the early 1940s, showing the intersection of industry and rural life. Trace the path of the Mohawk Trail and find local landmarks such as Arms Cem, Union Ch, and the settlement of Burkville.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1941 Map of Marion
    1941 Map of Marion
    1941 Marion
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Buzzards Bay coastline flourished in the late 1930s with a blend of maritime education, rail commerce, and seaside recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites at Barlow Cem, locate the landmark Tabor Academy, and follow the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1941 Map of East Providence
    1941 Map of East Providence
    1941 East Providence
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island and Massachusetts borderlands show a unique mix of urban growth and coastal tradition in the late 1930s. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Newman Ave Sch, Hurst Cemetery, and the Narragansett Race Track.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1941 Map of Holliston
    1941 Map of Holliston
    1941 Holliston
    1941 Print · USGS
    The town of Holliston and the surrounding river valleys are captured here just before the mid-century suburban expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era landmarks like Braggville Sta, local institutions like the Wilder Sch, and old burial grounds including Lake Grove Cem.
  61. 1941 Map of Mt Grace
    1941 Map of Mt Grace
    1941 Mt Grace
    1941 Print · USGS
    The upland villages of northern Massachusetts are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by high ridges and small mill ponds. Local historians can trace family-named sites from the Fire Tower on Mt Grace to Baptist Corners and Blissville.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1941 Map of New Bedford South
    1941 Map of New Bedford South
    1941 New Bedford South
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape of harbor defenses, seaside villages, and rural schools. Researchers can trace historic family-named landmarks and institutions like Fort Phoenix, St Johns Ch, and the Padanaram Breakwater.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1941 Map of Onset
    1941 Map of Onset
    1941 Onset
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape of maritime recreation and local industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Onset and East Marion, or locate landmarks like the Wings Neck Lighthouse and Agawam Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1941 Map of Tyngsboro
    1941 Map of Tyngsboro
    1941 Tyngsboro
    1941 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County communities along the Merrimack River are caught at a point of transition just before the mid-century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named crossroads like Frederick Corner and locate the historic Fletcher Quarry or the Central Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1941 Map of New Bedford North
    1941 Map of New Bedford North
    1941 New Bedford North
    1941 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, the New Bedford waterfront was a complex network of rail and industry. Trace the historic neighborhoods of Fairhaven and Acushnet, locating family landmarks like St Marys Cem or the Evergreen Racetrack.
    3 unique versions available
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