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1940s Maps of Plainville, Massachusetts

Explore 16 historic maps of Plainville 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 Plainville'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 Plainville's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Plainville, MA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Franklin
    1940 Map of Franklin
    1940 Franklin
    1940 Print · USGS
    Franklin and the surrounding border towns of Norfolk County are shown here just before the mid-century. Genealogists can locate specific sites like Dean Academy, St Johns Cem, and the old rail corridors of the New York New Haven and Hartford.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1940 Map of Wrentham
    1940 Map of Wrentham
    1940 Wrentham
    1940 Print · USGS
    Norfolk County in the late 1930s shows a landscape of busy mill villages and expanding state institutions. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Bacon Cem, Quaker Cem, and local schools like Vogel Sch and Everett Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Pawtucket
    1942 Map of Pawtucket
    1942 Pawtucket
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Blackstone River valley thrives at the start of the 1940s, showcasing a landscape defined by mill towns and extensive rail infrastructure. Researchers can trace the heritage of local communities through landmarks like the Cistercian Monastery, Lonsdale Sta, and the Moshassuck Cem.
  10. 1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Providence
    1943 Print · USGS
    Narragansett Bay and the industrial Blackstone Valley appear here in the midst of the Second World War. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Lonsdale Station, the St Marys Reservoir, and the Rhode Island State Airport.
  13. 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.
  16. 1943 Map of Attleboro
    1943 Map of Attleboro
    1943 Attleboro
    1943 Print · USGS
    Attleboro and its surrounding mill villages are captured here during the Second World War era. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through sites like the Old Town Hall, Newell Cem, and the specialized Attleboro Springs Sanitarium.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1944 Map of Pawtucket
    1944 Map of Pawtucket
    1944 Pawtucket
    1944 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Blackstone River valley is frozen in time during the mid-1940s, showing the dense rail networks and mill towns of northern Rhode Island. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the Moshassuck Cem, find local schools like Garvin Sch, and locate the Cistercian Monastery.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1945 Map of Franklin, 1956 Print
    1945 Map of Franklin, 1956 Print
    1945 Franklin
    1956 Print · USGS
    Franklin and the surrounding borderlands of Massachusetts and Rhode Island are captured here during a period of steady post-war growth. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks such as Ballow Meetinghouse, Dean Academy, and the St Johns Cem.
  25. 1945 Map of Wrentham, 1958 Print
    1945 Map of Wrentham, 1958 Print
    1945 Wrentham
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1940s, this area of Norfolk County maintained its rural character through small villages and institutional landmarks. Researchers can trace ancestral sites like St Marys Cem and Wampum Corner, or locate early infrastructure such as Wilkins Airport.
  28. 1946 Map of Wrentham
    1946 Map of Wrentham
    1946 Wrentham
    1946 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Norfolk and Bristol counties are shown here just after the war, at a time when local institutions and textile-era rail lines defined the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Norfolk Cem or Quaker Cem, and locate early landmarks like Wilkins Airport and Wampum Corner.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1946 Map of Franklin
    1946 Map of Franklin
    1946 Franklin
    1946 Print · USGS
    Norfolk County and the Massachusetts-Rhode Island borderlands are documented here at the end of World War II. Researchers can locate family sites at St Johns Cem, trace the rail lines of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad, or find old meeting houses like Ballow Meetinghouse.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 1949 Map of Pawtucket, 1952 Print
    1949 Map of Pawtucket, 1952 Print
    1949 Pawtucket
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Blackstone River valley comes to life in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by mill towns and early industrial infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at St James Cem and Moshassuck Cem or locate lost landmarks like Berkeley Airport and the Cistercian Monastery.
    7 unique versions available
  46. 1949 Map of Attleboro, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Attleboro, 1957 Print
    1949 Attleboro
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Bristol County shows a landscape of growing towns and established industry along the Rhode Island border. Genealogists can locate family sites among Woodlawn Cem, Adamsdale Sch, and the La Sallette Seminary.
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