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1940s Maps of Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Explore 55 historic maps of Plymouth 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 Plymouth County'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 Plymouth County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Plymouth County, MA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Sagamore
    1940 Map of Sagamore
    1940 Sagamore
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Cape Cod Canal area in the 1940s reveals a maritime landscape transitioning toward modern infrastructure. Trace family roots and local history through Sagamore village, the Indian Cem, and the rail lines of the New York New Haven and Hartford.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1940 Map of Bridgewater
    1940 Map of Bridgewater
    1940 Bridgewater
    1940 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts at the dawn of the 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by state institutions and the cranberry industry. Researchers can trace family sites near The Green, find the Fair Grounds, or locate old schoolhouses like the Pleasant Street School.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1940 Map of Sconticut Neck
    1940 Map of Sconticut Neck
    1940 Sconticut Neck
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal Fairhaven and its surrounding islands appear here in the mid-1930s, showing the early layout of the peninsula and its maritime borders. Trace the path of Sconticut Neck Road to the tip at Sconticut Point or explore the shores of West Island.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1940 Map of Scituate
    1940 Map of Scituate
    1940 Scituate
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Plymouth County coast is captured in the late 1930s, documenting a landscape of seaside villages and tidal rivers. Researchers can trace the path of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR and find local landmarks like Union Cem and Fourth Cliff.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1940 Map of Hanover
    1940 Map of Hanover
    1940 Hanover
    1940 Print · USGS
    The pond-strewn landscape of Plymouth County is captured here in the years before mid-century suburbanization. You can trace early schoolhouse locations like the Smith Sch, find ancestral plots in the Pine Grove Cem, and follow the old line of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1941 Map of Whitman
    1941 Map of Whitman
    1941 Whitman
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Plymouth County interior is shown in the early 1940s, as traditional rail corridors and cranberry agriculture defined the local economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St James Cem, Beaver Sch, and the Fireworks works near West Hanover.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1941 Map of Woods Hole
    1941 Map of Woods Hole
    1941 Woods Hole
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Buzzards Bay shoreline and the Elizabeth Islands appear here just before the mid-century, featuring a landscape of maritime industry and coastal estates. Researchers can trace the New York New Haven and Hartford rail line, locate family plots at Crowell Cem, or explore the marshes of Great Sippowisset Swamp.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1941 Map of Marion
    1941 Map of Marion
    1941 Marion
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Buzzards Bay coastline flourished in the late 1930s with a blend of maritime education, rail commerce, and seaside recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites at Barlow Cem, locate the landmark Tabor Academy, and follow the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1941 Map of Onset
    1941 Map of Onset
    1941 Onset
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape of maritime recreation and local industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Onset and East Marion, or locate landmarks like the Wings Neck Lighthouse and Agawam Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1941 Map of New Bedford North
    1941 Map of New Bedford North
    1941 New Bedford North
    1941 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, the New Bedford waterfront was a complex network of rail and industry. Trace the historic neighborhoods of Fairhaven and Acushnet, locating family landmarks like St Marys Cem or the Evergreen Racetrack.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1941 Map of Plympton
    1941 Map of Plympton
    1941 Plympton
    1941 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, this area of Plymouth County was a landscape of cranberry cultivation and shifting rail lines. Genealogists can locate old family landmarks like Cobb Mill, Lakenham Cem, and the defunct corridor of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1941 Map of Weymouth
    1941 Map of Weymouth
    1941 Weymouth
    1941 Print · USGS
    The South Shore and its bustling maritime industry are on full display in the years leading up to the second World War. Genealogists can locate family sites like the Old South Meeting House or trace industrial roots at the Fore River Shipyard and Plymouth Quarries.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1941 Map of Brockton
    1941 Map of Brockton
    1941 Brockton
    1941 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the dense rail-centered growth of the region. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and institutional sites like the Howard Seminary, St Patrick Cem, and Easton Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1941 Map of Duxbury
    1941 Map of Duxbury
    1941 Duxbury
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape rich in Pilgrim history and maritime tradition. Genealogists and historians can locate the Grave of Myles Standish, the John Alden House, and the Standish Monument.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1941 Map of Blue Hills
    1941 Map of Blue Hills
    1941 Blue Hills
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Blue Hills south of Boston are shown here at the edge of the pre-war era, before massive highway expansion reshaped Norfolk County. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Thayer Academy, the Blue Hills Cem, and the industrial Fireworks site.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1941 Map of Cohasset
    1941 Map of Cohasset
    1941 Cohasset
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plymouth County in the mid-1930s reveals a landscape of tidal harbors, granite hills, and rail-side villages. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Kings Landing, the Curtis Sch, and the Old Oaken Bucket Homestead Road.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1941 Map of Nantasket
    1941 Map of Nantasket
    1941 Nantasket
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plymouth County in the years before the war shows a landscape defined by maritime heritage and seaside growth. Researchers can trace the development of Kenberma, locate the old Patriot Sch, and study the offshore positions of The Graves and the Boston Lightship.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1941 Map of Assawompset Pond
    1941 Map of Assawompset Pond
    1941 Assawompset Pond
    1941 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts in the early 1940s is defined here by its massive freshwater pond systems and the infrastructure of the local waterworks. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local landmarks like Haskins Cem, Bettys Neck, and the East Freetown Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1941 Map of Pocasset
    1941 Map of Pocasset
    1941 Pocasset
    1941 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod was undergoing significant military expansion in the early 1940s while maintaining its seaside character. Researchers can trace the layout of Camp Edwards and Otis Field alongside coastal villages like Cataumet and Monument Beach.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1941 Map of Manomet, 1958 Print
    1941 Map of Manomet, 1958 Print
    1941 Manomet
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plymouth in the early 1940s showcases a landscape of seaside summer colonies and traditional cranberry production. Trace family roots and local history through features like the Coast Guard Sta at Manomet Pt, the historic Old Sandwich Road, and the specialized Beaverdam Cranberry Bogs.
  61. 1942 Map of Cape Cod Bay
    1942 Map of Cape Cod Bay
    1942 Cape Cod Bay
    1942 Print · USGS
    The mid-Cape and Outer Cape regions are shown here during the early war years, documenting a landscape of coastal villages and maritime trade. Researchers can trace family roots through old settlements like South Truro, find the grounds of Camp Edwards, or locate historic aids like Sandy Neck Light.
  64. 1942 Map of Snipatuit Pond
    1942 Map of Snipatuit Pond
    1942 Snipatuit Pond
    1942 Print · USGS
    Plymouth County’s landscape of cranberry bogs and rail corridors comes alive in this early 1940s survey. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named locales like Bisbee Corner, locate Union Ch, and follow the New York New Haven and Hartford line through South Wareham.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1942 Map of New Bedford
    1942 Map of New Bedford
    1942 New Bedford
    1942 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts at the start of the 1940s shows a region defined by maritime defense and industrial rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive Camp Edwards boundary, old rail stops like Rock Station, and vanished local industry at Paper Mill Village.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1943 Map of Assonet
    1943 Map of Assonet
    1943 Assonet
    1943 Print · USGS
    Bristol County at the height of the war years reveals a landscape defined by tidal rivers and the steady pulse of the New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Researchers can trace ancestral sites from Dighton Rock to several family plots like Winslow Cem and the Old Quaker Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1943 Map of Pocasset
    1943 Map of Pocasset
    1943 Pocasset
    1943 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod was undergoing a massive military transformation during the early forties, even as its traditional coastal villages remained intact. Researchers can trace the sprawling layout of Camp Edwards and Otis Field alongside local landmarks like Pocasset Sta and the Beaton Bog.
    2 unique versions available
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