1940s Maps of Leicester, Massachusetts

Explore 6 historic maps of Leicester 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 Leicester'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 Leicester's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Leicester, MA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Leicester
    1941 Map of Leicester
    1941 Leicester
    1941 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts in the late 1930s reveals a network of mill ponds and historic settlements between Spencer and Auburn. Genealogists can locate family sites near the Clara Barton Home, Pine Grove Cem, and the Masonic Home.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1941 Map of Paxton
    1941 Map of Paxton
    1941 Paxton
    1941 Print · USGS
    Paxton and the high country of Worcester County are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a region of reservoirs and rural industry. Genealogists can locate family landmarks at Tafts Corner or trace the early industrial sites of Upper Wire Village.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 1948 Map of Worcester South, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Worcester South, 1956 Print
    1948 Worcester South
    1956 Print · USGS
    South of Worcester in the late 1940s, the landscape is a complex mix of industrial mill towns and expanding post-war infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the Massachusetts Turnpike route or locate ancestors at Notre Dame Cemetery and Hope Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Worcester North, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Worcester North, 1958 Print
    1948 Worcester North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Worcester and Holden are shown during a period of significant institutional expansion. Researchers can trace the development of Assumption College, locate the Rural Cem, and follow the path of the Boston and Maine Railroad.

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