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1940s Maps of Wareham, Massachusetts

Explore 14 historic maps of Wareham 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 Wareham'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 Wareham's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Wareham, 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. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 1943 Map of Plymouth
    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.
  25. 1943 Map of Marion, 1957 Print
    1943 Map of Marion, 1957 Print
    1943 Marion
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Buzzards Bay shoreline in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of harbor villages and coastal rail commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks and institutions like Tabor Academy, the Sturtevant Mill, and Old Landing Cem.
  28. 1946 Map of Pocasset
    1946 Map of Pocasset
    1946 Pocasset
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Upper Cape is captured during the mid-forties, showing the massive military footprint of Camp Edwards alongside quiet coastal villages. Researchers can trace family-named locations like Bear Hollow Farm, the County Sanitorium, and the rail stop at Pocasset Sta.
  31. 1946 Map of Wareham, 1957 Print
    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.
  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 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.
  40. 1949 Map of Snipatuit Pond, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Snipatuit Pond, 1958 Print
    1949 Snipatuit Pond
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts at mid-century reveals a landscape of cranberry bogs and rural villages along the rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of South Middleboro, Tremont, and the Pierceville Sch amidst the swamps and ponds.
    2 unique versions available
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