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1940s Maps of Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Explore 46 historic maps of Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Middlesex County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Middlesex County, MA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Westford
    1940 Map of Westford
    1940 Westford
    1940 Print · USGS
    Westford and Littleton appear at the outbreak of World War II as a network of rail-side mill villages and family-held hills. Genealogists can trace old cemeteries like Westlawn Cem, rural depots at Westford Sta, and the layout of Littleton Common.
  4. 1940 Map of Tyngsoboro
    1940 Map of Tyngsoboro
    1940 Tyngsoboro
    1940 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County emerges in the era before the post-war suburban boom, centered on the Merrimack River and the Boston and Maine RR. Genealogists can trace family locations at Whidden Corner and Fletcher Cem, or find recreational landmarks like Camp Massapoag.
  7. 1940 Map of Medfield
    1940 Map of Medfield
    1940 Medfield
    1940 Print · USGS
    Medfield and the surrounding Charles River valley appear here just before the Second World War, showing a landscape of small villages and large institutional grounds. Researchers can trace the old rail beds of the New York New Haven and Hartford and find local landmarks like Schoolhouse No 14 and the Medfield State Hospital.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1941 Map of Holliston
    1941 Map of Holliston
    1941 Holliston
    1941 Print · USGS
    The town of Holliston and the surrounding river valleys are captured here just before the mid-century suburban expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era landmarks like Braggville Sta, local institutions like the Wilder Sch, and old burial grounds including Lake Grove Cem.
  13. 1941 Map of Tyngsboro
    1941 Map of Tyngsboro
    1941 Tyngsboro
    1941 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County communities along the Merrimack River are caught at a point of transition just before the mid-century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named crossroads like Frederick Corner and locate the historic Fletcher Quarry or the Central Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1941 Map of Billerica
    1941 Map of Billerica
    1941 Billerica
    1941 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County communities like Billerica and Chelmsford Center appear here as they were just before the post-war suburban boom. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial grounds like Edson Cem and North Cem or locate historic schoolhouses such as Weed St Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1941 Map of Westford
    1941 Map of Westford
    1941 Westford
    1941 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County in the late 1930s shows a landscape of industrious mill villages and hilltop farms connected by the Boston and Maine line. Trace the rail routes through Graniteville, locate the grounds of Westlawn Cem, or explore the shores of Forge Pond.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1941 Map of Lowell
    1941 Map of Lowell
    1941 Lowell
    1941 Print · USGS
    The industrial hub of Lowell and the surrounding Middlesex County landscape are captured here just before the Second World War. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like Oak Grove Cem or locate early civic landmarks including the Lowell Textile Institute and Nickel Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1942 Map of Holliston
    1942 Map of Holliston
    1942 Holliston
    1942 Print · USGS
    Holliston and the surrounding river valleys of Middlesex and Norfolk counties are captured here just before the mid-century suburban shift. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Wilder Sch, St Marys Cem, and the historic Braggville Sta along the rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1942 Map of Tyngsboro
    1942 Map of Tyngsboro
    1942 Tyngsboro
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack River valley and the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border come alive in this pre-war survey of a landscape defined by granite quarries and river islands. Genealogists can trace family landmarks at Frederick Corner, locate historic burials at Central Cem, or find the old Notre Dame Academy.
  31. 1942 Map of Billerica
    1942 Map of Billerica
    1942 Billerica
    1942 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County emerges at the start of the 1940s as a landscape of river-driven industry and significant institutional grounds. Researchers can trace the Boston and Maine rail corridors and find local landmarks like Nutting Lake, Bennett Hall, and St Patrick Cem.
  34. 1943 Map of Framingham
    1943 Map of Framingham
    1943 Framingham
    1943 Print · USGS
    Framingham and the Sudbury River valley are shown in detail during the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape of reservoirs and rail corridors. Trace the footprints of the State Muster Grounds, the legendary Wayside Inn, and the Saxonville mill district.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1943 Map of Shrewsbury
    1943 Map of Shrewsbury
    1943 Shrewsbury
    1943 Print · USGS
    Shrewsbury and Northboro are depicted in the early 1940s during a period of significant institutional and transit growth in Worcester County. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy sites like the Grafton State Hospital, Pine Grove Cem, and the Boston and Maine RR lines.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1943 Map of Concord
    1943 Map of Concord
    1943 Concord
    1943 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County's revolutionary and literary landscapes are meticulously detailed during the early years of the war. Researchers can trace ancestral sites like Sleepy Hollow Cem or locate historic schools and landmarks such as Middlesex Sch and Old North Bridge.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 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.
  46. 1943 Map of Maynard
    1943 Map of Maynard
    1943 Maynard
    1943 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by the Assabet River and a thriving rail economy. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Mt Hope Cem or study the grounds of the Concord Reformatory.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1943 Map of Marlboro
    1943 Map of Marlboro
    1943 Marlboro
    1943 Print · USGS
    Marlboro and its surrounding hill towns are captured in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by rail-fed industry and deep-rooted town centers. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Robin Hill Cem and Hillside Sch alongside the rail villages of Cordaville and Fayville.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 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.
  55. 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.
  58. 1943 Map of Fitchburg
    1943 Map of Fitchburg
    1943 Fitchburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts are captured during the war years, showing a landscape of river-powered mill towns and mountain trails. You can trace family roots in Peterboro, locate the historic Groton School, or study the rail lines of the Boston & Maine RR.
  61. 1943 Map of Quinsigamond
    1943 Map of Quinsigamond
    1943 Quinsigamond
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts and its bordering states appear here during the Second World War as a powerhouse of rail infrastructure and public institutions. Researchers can trace the legacy of the region through landmarks like Grafton State Hospital, the Wachusett Reservoir, and the deep industrial roots of the Blackstone River.
  64. 1943 Map of Natick
    1943 Map of Natick
    1943 Natick
    1943 Print · USGS
    Middlesex and Norfolk Counties are shown here during the early 1940s as suburban growth began to surround historic town centers. Researchers can trace family sites near Wellesley College, find old burials at South Cem, and follow the Boston and Maine rail lines.
    5 unique versions available
  67. 1943 Map of Hudson
    1943 Map of Hudson
    1943 Hudson
    1943 Print · USGS
    The townships of Middlesex and Worcester Counties are shown here during the early 1940s as rural crossroads began to evolve. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Potash Hill, find the Old Quaker Ch, and locate old schoolhouses like Emerson Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1944 Map of Newton
    1944 Map of Newton
    1944 Newton
    1944 Print · USGS
    The western suburbs of Boston thrive in the mid-1940s, defined by the winding Charles River and a dense network of rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots and parish boundaries at Newton Cem, St Gabriels Monastery, and the Christian Science Sanatorium.
  73. 1944 Map of Pepperell
    1944 Map of Pepperell
    1944 Pepperell
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Nashua River valley at the New Hampshire border shows a landscape of busy rail junctions and rural crossroads during the 1940s. Genealogists can trace family names through several burial sites like Blood Cem and locate vanished stop-points like Hollis Depot and Hovey Corner.
    2 unique versions available
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