1940s Maps of Mendon, Massachusetts

Explore 9 historic maps of Mendon 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 Mendon'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.
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Start exploring Mendon's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Mendon, 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

  2. 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.

  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. 1944 Map of Blackstone
    1944 Map of Blackstone
    1944 Blackstone
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Blackstone River valley during the mid-forties shows a bustling landscape of industrial mill towns and upland farms along the state line. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Chestnut Hill Meeting House, Bicknell Cem, and the Elmdale Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1946 Map of Milford
    1946 Map of Milford
    1946 Milford
    1946 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Worcester County comes to life as the industrial and rail hubs of Milford and Hopedale thrive before the highway era. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the New York Central and locate sites like the County Home or St Marys Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1948 Map of Blackstone
    1948 Map of Blackstone
    1948 Blackstone
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Blackstone River valley comes alive in this post-war survey of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island borderlands. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Chestnut Hill Meeting House, Precious Blood Cem, and early schools like Elmdale Sch.

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