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1940s Maps of Harwich, Massachusetts

Explore 12 historic maps of Harwich 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 Harwich'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 Harwich's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Harwich, MA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Cape Cod Bay
    1942 Map of Cape Cod Bay
    1942 Cape Cod Bay
    1942 Print · USGS
    The mid-Cape and Outer Cape regions are shown here during the early war years, documenting a landscape of coastal villages and maritime trade. Researchers can trace family roots through old settlements like South Truro, find the grounds of Camp Edwards, or locate historic aids like Sandy Neck Light.
  4. 1942 Map of Monomoy Point
    1942 Map of Monomoy Point
    1942 Monomoy Point
    1942 Print · USGS
    Monomoy Island and the surrounding Cape Cod waters are captured here just before the mid-century, showing a landscape of shifting sands and maritime outposts. Researchers can locate the Coast Guard Sta, the Stone Horse Light Ship, and private sporting sites like the Monomoy Brant Club.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Chatham
    1942 Map of Chatham
    1942 Chatham
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal life on Cape Cod at the start of the 1940s centered on maritime safety and family-named waters. Researchers can trace the locations of the Chatham Lighthouse, Peoples Cem, and the long-lost Old Harbor C G Sta on the outer beach.
  10. 1942 Map of Nauset, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Nauset, 1943 Print
    1942 Nauset
    1943 Print · USGS
    Lower Cape Cod and its maritime frontier are captured here during the early Forties, showing the vital coastal infrastructure of the era. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations and landmarks from South Wellfleet to Chatham, including Nauset Beach Light and several Life Saving Stations.
  13. 1943 Map of Dennis
    1943 Map of Dennis
    1943 Dennis
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-Cape Cod during the early war years remains a landscape of quiet coastal villages and sprawling kettle ponds. Researchers can trace the old New York New Haven and Hartford rail line to Bass River Sta or locate family plots in Howes Cem and Swan Pond Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Harwich
    1943 Map of Harwich
    1943 Harwich
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-Cape Cod in the early 1940s shows a landscape of glacial kettle ponds and coastal villages connected by the New York New Haven and Hartford RR. Genealogists can trace family names through the Dillingham Cem and Evergreen Cem or locate old school sites like Sea Pine Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1943 Map of Chatham
    1943 Map of Chatham
    1943 Chatham
    1943 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod’s southeastern elbow is captured here during the early years of the war, showing a world of maritime navigation and coastal hamlets. You can trace family history at Peoples Cem or locate historic beacons like Chatham Lighthouse and Stage Harbor Lighthouse.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Providence
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern New England is captured in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by busy industrial ports and expanding military installations. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the N.Y. N.H. & H. RR or locate coastal defenses like Fort Adams and Quonset Point.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1947 Map of Chatham, 1956 Print
    1947 Map of Chatham, 1956 Print
    1947 Chatham
    1956 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's lower elbow appears in detail just after the war, showing the maritime and village life of this coastal community. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Seaside Cem or locate the Chatham C G Sta and Chatham Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Providence
    1951 Print · USGS
    Southern New England’s coastal reaches are captured here in the late 1940s, from the industrial heart of Providence to the tip of Provincetown. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central Vermont Railway and locate active military sites such as Otis Air Force Base and Fort Rodman.
  31. 1949 Map of Harwich, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Harwich, 1957 Print
    1949 Harwich
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Barnstable County comes to life in this mid-century survey, documenting the area between the bay and the sound as post-war growth began. Researchers can trace the New York New Haven and Hartford rail corridor and locate family plots in Evergreen Cem or Dillingham Grove Cem.
  34. 1949 Map of Dennis, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Dennis, 1958 Print
    1949 Dennis
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cape Cod comes to life in this survey of the villages between the bay and the sound. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Bass River Sta, Yarmouth Cem, and early coastal settlements like New Boston.
    2 unique versions available
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