1940s Maps of West Springfield, Massachusetts

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


West Springfield, MA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Holyoke
    1943 Map of Holyoke
    1943 Holyoke
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley and the eastern Berkshires are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a robust network of river-side industry and hill-country forests. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks and institutional grounds like Northampton State Hospital, Barnes Airport, and the Nat Gd Rifle Range.

  2. 1944 Map of West Springfield, 1954 Print
    1944 Map of West Springfield, 1954 Print
    1944 West Springfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley south of Westfield and West Springfield is shown here during the mid-forties, capturing the intersection of industrial rail lines and rural hamlets. Local historians can trace old property boundaries near St James Ch, the Paucatuck Cem, and crossroads like Hosmer Corner.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Springfield South, 1954 Print
    1944 Map of Springfield South, 1954 Print
    1944 Springfield South
    1954 Print · USGS
    Greater Springfield and the lower Connecticut River valley are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a robust mix of industrial city centers and expanding southern suburbs. Trace local history through landmarks like the US Armory, the Osborn Prison Farm, and the historic Winchester Square.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1945 Map of West Springfield
    1945 Map of West Springfield
    1945 West Springfield
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Westfield River valley during the 1940s reveals a mix of industrial riverfront and rising upland ridges along the Connecticut border. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Kings Cem, the Hastings Hill Sch, and old intersections at Hosmer Corner.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1946 Map of Springfield South
    1946 Map of Springfield South
    1946 Springfield South
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut River valley thrives in the mid-1940s, transitioning from the industrial bustle of Springfield to the emerging suburbs of Longmeadow and Enfield. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional landmarks like the U S Armory, St Michaels Cemetery, and the Osborn Prison Farm.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1946 Map of Springfield North, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Springfield North, 1954 Print
    1946 Springfield North
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley underwent significant industrial and military growth in the mid-1940s as urbanization reached outward from the riverbanks. Researchers can trace the development of Westover Field or locate family sites near St Aloysius Cem and St Stanislaus Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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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