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1940s Maps of Edgartown, Massachusetts

Explore 7 historic maps of Edgartown 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 Edgartown'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 Edgartown's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Edgartown, MA maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 1944 Map of Tisbury Great Pond
    1944 Map of Tisbury Great Pond
    1944 Tisbury Great Pond
    1944 Print · USGS
    The south shore of Martha’s Vineyard appears here during the mid-forties, characterized by its labyrinth of coastal ponds and rural island roads. Genealogists and historians can trace old property lines and landmarks around Quansoo, Tississa, and the shores of Tisbury Great Pond.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1944 Map of Vineyard Haven
    1944 Map of Vineyard Haven
    1944 Vineyard Haven
    1944 Print · USGS
    The northern shores of Martha's Vineyard appear here just before the mid-century, documenting the island's coastal villages and interior woodlands. Local historians can trace family-named sites like Looks Pond and Crocker Pond or locate West Chop Lighthouse.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1944 Map of Edgartown
    1944 Map of Edgartown
    1944 Edgartown
    1944 Print · USGS
    Martha's Vineyard at the height of the Second World War shows a coastal landscape of maritime aids and early airfields. Genealogists and historians can trace the roads through Jenneganville or locate the Oak Grove Cem and East Chop Lighthouse.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 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.
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