1940s Maps of Plymouth, Massachusetts

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 1943 Map of Plymouth

    

    1943 Plymouth

    1943 Print · USGS

    The coastal stretch from Plymouth to the Cape Cod Canal shows its wartime character here, when rail travel still connected these maritime towns. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and landmarks near Billington Sea, Manomet, and the Old Colony Railroad corridor.

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22. 1946 Map of Wareham, 1957 Print

    

    1946 Wareham

    1957 Print · USGS

    Cranberry cultivation and state forest lands define this part of Plymouth County shortly after the war. You can trace the New Haven and Hartford RR as it passes through East Wareham, or locate traditional agricultural sites like Wankinco Cranberry Bog.

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25. 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.

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28. 1947 Map of Duxbury, 1958 Print

    

    1947 Duxbury

    1958 Print · USGS

    Coastal Massachusetts is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by colonial heritage and maritime industry. Genealogists and historians can locate significant family sites like the John Alden House, Mayflower Cem, and the Daniel Webster House.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 1949 Map of Plympton, 1958 Print

    

    1949 Plympton

    1958 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Plymouth County was a landscape of cranberry bogs and small villages connected by the rail line. Trace local heritage at Lakenham Cem, the Soule Sch, and the industrial site at Cole Mill.

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