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1940s Maps of Sheffield, Massachusetts

Explore 9 historic maps of Sheffield 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 Sheffield'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 Sheffield's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Sheffield, MA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Housatonic
    1943 Map of Housatonic
    1943 Housatonic
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and the Housatonic Valley are captured during the war years, showing a landscape of traditional Shaker settlements and growing industrial centers. Trace the routes of the NY NH & H RR and explore sites like Shaker Village, Richmond Furnace, and Rockdale Mills.
  4. 1946 Map of Great Barrington, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Great Barrington, 1958 Print
    1946 Great Barrington
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire valley around Great Barrington is documented here shortly after the war, showing a landscape defined by the Housatonic River and the ridge of Monument Mountain. Genealogists and historians can trace local schoolhouse locations like Corashire Sch or follow the early route of the Appalachian Trail.
  7. 1948 Map of Egremont
    1948 Map of Egremont
    1948 Egremont
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires of western Massachusetts are shown in the late 1940s, highlighting the valley settlements and steep ridges along the New York border. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail, find Bow Wow Cem, and explore old routes like Jug End Road.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1948 Map of Great Barrington
    1948 Map of Great Barrington
    1948 Great Barrington
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern Berkshire County in the late 1940s centers on the bustling valley of the Housatonic River and the heights of Beartown Mountain. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era settlements at Van Duesenville, rural education at Boardman Sch, and early trails like the Appalachian Trail.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1948 Map of Ashley Falls
    1948 Map of Ashley Falls
    1948 Ashley Falls
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and Litchfield Hills meet at the state line in the late 1940s, where the river and rail define local life. Researchers can trace ancestral sites and defunct rail lines through Ashley Falls, Hewins Cem, and the village of Sodom.
  16. 1948 Map of Bashbish Falls
    1948 Map of Bashbish Falls
    1948 Bashbish Falls
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and Taconic Mountains meet in the late 1940s at this rare intersection of three state borders. Follow the original route of the Appalachian Trail past Bashbish Falls, Mt Everett, and Twin Lakes.
  19. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  22. 1949 Map of Ashley Falls
    1949 Map of Ashley Falls
    1949 Ashley Falls
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and Litchfield Hills meet in the late 1940s along this detailed corridor of the Housatonic River. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Ashley Falls, locate the Canaan Landing Field, or find old burial sites like Carroll Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1949 Map of Bashbish Falls
    1949 Map of Bashbish Falls
    1949 Bashbish Falls
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and the Litchfield Hills meet in the late 1940s at this rare tri-state intersection of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. Local historians can trace the Appalachian Trail across Mt Everett or locate the Churchill Cem and Berkshire Sch near the town of Salisbury.
    2 unique versions available
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