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1940s Maps of Mashpee, Massachusetts

Explore 18 historic maps of Mashpee 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 Mashpee's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Mashpee's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Mashpee, MA maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 1941 Map of Cotuit
    1941 Map of Cotuit
    1941 Cotuit
    1941 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's south shore and the villages of Barnstable appear here in the late thirties, before modern coastal development reshaped the peninsula. Researchers can trace ancestral sites like the Old Indian School, St Marys church, and family plots in Hillside Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1941 Map of Falmouth
    1941 Map of Falmouth
    1941 Falmouth
    1941 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's south shore appears just before the mid-century boom, showing the maritime and residential character of the 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named areas like Smarttown, old congregations at East End Ch, and the development of Waquoit Village.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1941 Map of Pocasset
    1941 Map of Pocasset
    1941 Pocasset
    1941 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod was undergoing significant military expansion in the early 1940s while maintaining its seaside character. Researchers can trace the layout of Camp Edwards and Otis Field alongside coastal villages like Cataumet and Monument Beach.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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.
  16. 1942 Map of Marthas Vineyard
    1942 Map of Marthas Vineyard
    1942 Marthas Vineyard
    1942 Print · USGS
    Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands appear here during the early years of the second World War. Researchers can trace historical lighthouse locations like Gay Head LH and Tarpaulin Cove LH, and explore the 1940s boundaries of Edgartown and Vineyard Haven.
  19. 1942 Map of New Bedford
    1942 Map of New Bedford
    1942 New Bedford
    1942 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts at the start of the 1940s shows a region defined by maritime defense and industrial rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive Camp Edwards boundary, old rail stops like Rock Station, and vanished local industry at Paper Mill Village.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1942 Map of Nantucket, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Nantucket, 1943 Print
    1942 Nantucket
    1943 Print · USGS
    Nantucket and Chappaquiddick Islands are captured here during the early years of the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace the early roads to Siasconset, the Steamship Ferry route, and the locations of Madd Aket LSS and Coskata LSS.
  25. 1943 Map of Cotuit
    1943 Map of Cotuit
    1943 Cotuit
    1943 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's south shore appears in the early forties as a landscape of interconnected bays and quiet villages before the post-war building boom. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in the Old Barnstable Cem or locate the historic school and church sites in Marstons Mills and Santuit.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1943 Map of Pocasset
    1943 Map of Pocasset
    1943 Pocasset
    1943 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod was undergoing a massive military transformation during the early forties, even as its traditional coastal villages remained intact. Researchers can trace the sprawling layout of Camp Edwards and Otis Field alongside local landmarks like Pocasset Sta and the Beaton Bog.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1943 Map of Sandwich
    1943 Map of Sandwich
    1943 Sandwich
    1943 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's northern shore and interior kettle ponds are documented in the early 1940s, just as modern infrastructure began to shape the region. Genealogists can trace family roots at the Old Quaker Meetinghouse, Freeman Cem, and the historic village of Sandwich.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1946 Map of Pocasset
    1946 Map of Pocasset
    1946 Pocasset
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Upper Cape is captured during the mid-forties, showing the massive military footprint of Camp Edwards alongside quiet coastal villages. Researchers can trace family-named locations like Bear Hollow Farm, the County Sanitorium, and the rail stop at Pocasset Sta.
  37. 1946 Map of Falmouth, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Falmouth, 1954 Print
    1946 Falmouth
    1954 Print · USGS
    Upper Cape Cod's coastline and interior ponds are captured in detail during the mid-1940s, showing the early growth of seaside summer communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through settlements like Teaticket, Mara Vista, and Waquoit Village before later modern development.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1948 Map of Falmouth, 1949 Print
    1948 Map of Falmouth, 1949 Print
    1948 Falmouth
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Falmouth coastline and the interior ponds of Cape Cod are shown here just after the war. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Oak Grove Cemetery, St Anthonys Church, and the vanished lanes of Smalltown.
  46. 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.
  49. 1949 Map of Falmouth
    1949 Map of Falmouth
    1949 Falmouth
    1949 Print · USGS
    The southern coast of Cape Cod comes alive in this post-war mosaic, showing a landscape of cranberry bogs and seasonal colonies. Trace old family plots at Oak Grove Cem or explore coastal reaches like Seconsett Island and Waquoit Village.
  52. 1949 Map of Cotuit, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Cotuit, 1958 Print
    1949 Cotuit
    1958 Print · USGS
    Barnstable County at the close of the 1940s shows a landscape of coastal villages and freshwater ponds before the height of modern development. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like the Old Indian Ch or trace the early layout of Grand Island Oyster Harbors and Osterville.
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