1940s Maps of Freetown, Massachusetts

Explore 10 historic maps of Freetown 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 Freetown'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 Freetown's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Freetown, MA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1941 Map of Assawompset Pond
    1941 Map of Assawompset Pond
    1941 Assawompset Pond
    1941 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts in the early 1940s is defined here by its massive freshwater pond systems and the infrastructure of the local waterworks. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local landmarks like Haskins Cem, Bettys Neck, and the East Freetown Sta.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1943 Map of Assonet
    1943 Map of Assonet
    1943 Assonet
    1943 Print · USGS
    Bristol County at the height of the war years reveals a landscape defined by tidal rivers and the steady pulse of the New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Researchers can trace ancestral sites from Dighton Rock to several family plots like Winslow Cem and the Old Quaker Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Providence
    1943 Print · USGS
    Narragansett Bay and the industrial Blackstone Valley appear here in the midst of the Second World War. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Lonsdale Station, the St Marys Reservoir, and the Rhode Island State Airport.

  6. 1944 Map of Fall River East
    1944 Map of Fall River East
    1944 Fall River East
    1944 Print · USGS
    Bristol County during the mid-forties shows a landscape of growing townships and preserved woodlands before the modern suburban boom. Researchers can trace ancestral property near Fighting Rock Corner, Westport Mills, and the Evergreen Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 1948 Map of Assawompset Pond, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Assawompset Pond, 1957 Print
    1948 Assawompset Pond
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts in the late 1940s was defined by its massive glacial pond systems and the cranberry industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the community life of Lakeville and Freetown through family-named landmarks like Strowbridge Cem and Sampsons Corner.

  10. 1948 Map of New Bedford North, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of New Bedford North, 1958 Print
    1948 New Bedford North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the end of the 1940s reveals a bustling maritime economy anchored by the New Bedford Harbor. Researchers can trace old neighborhood lines, find family plots at Oak Grove Cem, or locate the historic Whaling Museum and Bluestone Quarry.

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