1940s Maps of Saugus, Massachusetts

Explore 12 historic maps of Saugus 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 Saugus'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 Saugus's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Saugus, MA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Boston
    1943 Map of Boston
    1943 Boston
    1943 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston and its southern suburbs appear here during the mobilization of the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Commonwealth Airport, military sites like Fort Winthrop, and local institutions such as Pondville State Hospital.

  2. 1943 Map of Lowell
    1943 Map of Lowell
    1943 Lowell
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central New England industrial hubs and rural borderlands are mapped here during the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family names across Mt Misery, Barrett Hill, and small settlements like Collinsville or North Pelham.

  3. 1943 Map of Boston North
    1943 Map of Boston North
    1943 Boston North
    1943 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston's northern suburbs and industrial waterfronts appear in high detail during the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the limits of neighborhoods like Orient Heights and find landmarks like Tufts College and the Mass Soldiers Home.

  4. 1943 Map of Lynn
    1943 Map of Lynn
    1943 Lynn
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline near the height of the Second World War reveals a landscape heavily shaped by maritime defense and established seaside communities. Researchers can trace the layout of historic harbor defenses like Fort Duvall or locate family landmarks in older settlements such as Beach Bluff, East Saugus, and Germantown.

  5. 1944 Map of Lynn
    1944 Map of Lynn
    1944 Lynn
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts during the mid-forties reveals a world of busy rail lines and seaside neighborhoods from Lynn to Winthrop. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct landmarks like the City Farm, the Black Mine on Nahant, and the sprawling Suffolk Downs Race Track.

  6. 1944 Map of Reading
    1944 Map of Reading
    1944 Reading
    1944 Print · USGS
    Reading and North Reading are shown here during the height of the Second World War as the region balanced its colonial roots with modern military needs. Researchers can locate the Military Police Camp, historic burial sites like Oakdale Cem, and the tracks of the Boston and Maine RR.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1946 Map of Lynn
    1946 Map of Lynn
    1946 Lynn
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts North Shore thrives at the end of the war, showcasing the dense neighborhoods of Lynn and the coastal recreation of Revere Beach. Genealogists and historians can locate old landmarks like the Pine Grove Cemetery and the military grounds of Ft Heath.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1946 Map of Boston North
    1946 Map of Boston North
    1946 Boston North
    1946 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston's northern suburbs emerge in the mid-1940s as a hub of industry and academic life. Genealogists and researchers can trace family plots in Woodlawn Cem or locate historic campuses like Tufts College and Radcliffe College.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1947 Map of Lynn
    1947 Map of Lynn
    1947 Lynn
    1947 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Massachusetts thrives in the late 1940s, from the industrial heart of Lynn to the rocky heights of Nahant. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood developments near Pine Grove Cemetery, explore the grounds of the City Farm, or locate the historic Black Mine.

  10. 1948 Map of Boston
    1948 Map of Boston
    1948 Boston
    1948 Print · USGS
    Eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire appear at an industrial peak in the late 1940s, just as suburban growth began to accelerate. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Boston and Albany RR or locate coastal landmarks like Graves Lighthouse and Fort Devens.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1949 Map of Lynn, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Lynn, 1955 Print
    1949 Lynn
    1955 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline comes alive in the late 1940s, showing the dense rail-and-road network connecting Lynn and Swampscott. Researchers can trace old neighborhood boundaries, family cemeteries like Pine Grove Cemetery, and early airport development at Logan International Airport.

  12. 1949 Map of Boston North, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Boston North, 1957 Print
    1949 Boston North
    1957 Print · USGS
    The northern Boston suburbs and Middlesex Fells are documented here during the late 1940s as post-war development filled the landscape. Researchers can trace the legacy of local institutions and neighborhoods from the Stoneham Zoological Park to the Naval Hospital and Wyoming Cem.

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