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1940s Maps of Monson, Massachusetts

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

Monson, MA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Hampden
    1940 Map of Hampden
    1940 Hampden
    1940 Print · USGS
    Massachusetts and Connecticut borderlands meet at the edge of the Berkshires in the late thirties. Local historians can trace old homesteads and community hubs near Baptist Village, Woodland Dell Cem, and the high peak of Minnechoag Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1942 Map of Ludlow
    1942 Map of Ludlow
    1942 Ludlow
    1942 Print · USGS
    Hampden County landscapes in the late thirties reveal a mix of industrial river towns and upland reservoirs. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the Wilbraham Academy, East Wilbraham Cem, and the neighborhoods around Indian Orchard.
  7. 1942 Map of Hampden
    1942 Map of Hampden
    1942 Hampden
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley foothills are captured here in the years before the war, showing the rural character of Hampden and Wilbraham. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named sites such as Adams Cem, Baptist Village, and the Stony Hill Sch.
  10. 1942 Map of Ware
    1942 Map of Ware
    1942 Ware
    1942 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts and the Connecticut border are captured here during the early years of the war, just as the landscape was being reshaped by the Quabbin Reservoir. Researchers can trace rail-era industry and local landmarks like the Lead Mine and the Bald Peak Hospital.
  13. 1944 Map of Hampden
    1944 Map of Hampden
    1944 Hampden
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts-Connecticut borderlands come to life in the 1940s, showing the early suburban growth around Sixteen Acres and Hampden. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Adams Cem, Wilbraham Academy, and the village of Baptist Village.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1944 Map of Ludlow
    1944 Map of Ludlow
    1944 Ludlow
    1944 Print · USGS
    Hampden County’s industrial river valley and rolling hills are captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace historic family connections through Wilbraham Academy, Hillcrest Park Cem, and the rail lines serving North Wilbraham.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1946 Map of Palmer
    1946 Map of Palmer
    1946 Palmer
    1946 Print · USGS
    Hampden County in the mid-1940s is defined by a dense network of river-driven industrial villages and major rail junctions. Researchers can trace the busy corridors of the Boston and Albany RR through the village of Three Rivers or locate the State Fish Hatchery and Landing Field.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1946 Map of Monson
    1946 Map of Monson
    1946 Monson
    1946 Print · USGS
    Monson and the Massachusetts-Connecticut borderland are shown here at the close of the Second World War. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Central Vermont rail line through South Monson, locate the Butler Cem, or find the site of the Brimfield CCC Camp.
  25. 1946 Map of Hampden, 1956 Print
    1946 Map of Hampden, 1956 Print
    1946 Hampden
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts-Connecticut borderlands appear here in the mid-forties, showing a mix of established academy towns and expanding residential pockets. Trace the historical roots of Baptist Village, locate the grounds of Wilbraham Academy, or find the secluded Glendale Ch among the eastern hills.
  28. 1947 Map of Ludlow
    1947 Map of Ludlow
    1947 Ludlow
    1947 Print · USGS
    Hampden County's river-and-rail corridor is captured here in the late 1940s as manufacturing and recreation began to reshape the valley. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Wilbraham Academy, the Hillcrest Park Cem, and the busy junction at Indian Orchard.
  31. 1947 Map of Palmer
    1947 Map of Palmer
    1947 Palmer
    1947 Print · USGS
    Hampden County's industrial heartland is captured here just after the war, showing the vital confluence of four rivers. Researchers can trace the complex rail networks of the Boston and Maine RR and locate legacy sites like the State Hospital and Thorndike.
  34. 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.
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