1940s Maps of Adams, Massachusetts
Explore 12 historic maps of Adams 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 Adams'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.
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Start exploring Adams's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Adams, MA maps
(12)- 1944 Map of Williamstown, 1957 Print
1944 Williamstown1957 Print · USGSBerkshire County at the end of the war years reveals a valley shaped by the prestigious Williams College and the manufacturing centers along the Hoosic River. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at East Lawn Cem or trace the early industrial layout of Blackinton and Braytonville. - 1944 Map of North Adams, 1958 Print
1944 North Adams1958 Print · USGSBerkshire County's industrial valleys and steep mountain passes are captured here during the mid-forties. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side neighborhoods like Zylonite, locate family plots in Miller Cem, or find the high-altitude Boston Central Shaft. - 1944 Map of Windsor, 1958 Print
1944 Windsor1958 Print · USGSBerkshire County in the mid-1940s reveals a rugged upland landscape of mountain peaks and winding river valleys before modern development. Genealogists and hikers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail near Stafford Hill and locate long-standing landmarks like Tannery Falls and Savoy Center. - 1944 Map of Cheshire, 1958 Print
1944 Cheshire1958 Print · USGSThe Hoosic River valley is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by the Boston and Albany Railroad and upland dairy farming. Researchers can trace historic mill hamlets like Arnoldsville and Cheshire Harbor or locate the Stone Sch.2 unique versions available - 1946 Map of Windsor
1946 Windsor1946 Print · USGSBerkshire County mountain life is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of high ridges and rural outposts. Researchers can trace the original path of the Appalachian Trail or locate family sites near Bush Cem and Cherry Hill Sch. - 1946 Map of Cheshire
1946 Cheshire1946 Print · USGSMid-century Berkshire County is captured here during the post-war era, showing the intersection of industrial rail lines and steep mountain terrain. Genealogists and historians can trace the Boston and Albany rail stops through Cheshire Harbor, Farnams, and the Stone Sch. - 1946 Map of Williamstown
1946 Williamstown1946 Print · USGSThe northern Berkshires come alive in the mid-1940s, showing the intersection of academic life and the industrial rail corridor. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original paths of the Appalachian Trail and find family-named landmarks like Theil Farm or the historic Sand Spring. - 1947 Map of Cheshire
1947 Cheshire1947 Print · USGSBerkshire County at the end of the 1940s shows a landscape of mountain ridges and valley industry defined by the Hoosic River corridor. Researchers can trace the Boston and Albany Railroad past the Stone Sch and the waters of Cheshire Reservoir.3 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Windsor
1947 Windsor1947 Print · USGSThe Hoosac Range heights in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of upland farms and mountain trails. Trace the early path of the Appalachian Trail across Weston Mountain and locate remote sites like Savoy Center and the Bush Cem.2 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Williamstown
1947 Williamstown1947 Print · USGSThe Berkshires of the late 1940s are captured here during a period of academic and industrial stability. Trace the grounds of Williams College, the early route of the Appalachian Trail, and family landmarks like Thiel Farm or the high slopes of Mt Greylock.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of North Adams
1948 North Adams1948 Print · USGSThe Hoosic River valley and the engineering marvels of the Hoosac Range are captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace industrial sites in Zylonite, rural schoolhouses like School No 8, and the ventilation Central Shaft of the railroad tunnel.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
1948 Albany1951 Print · USGSThe Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.
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