1940s Maps of Northbridge, Massachusetts

Explore 7 historic maps of Northbridge 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 Northbridge'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 Northbridge's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Northbridge, MA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 1944 Map of Grafton
    1944 Map of Grafton
    1944 Grafton
    1944 Print · USGS
    Worcester County is documented here during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by industrial river towns and sprawling institutional grounds. Researchers can trace the heritage of Fisherville, Farnumsville, and Northbridge or locate local landmarks like the Harback Sch and St Johns Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1944 Map of Uxbridge
    1944 Map of Uxbridge
    1944 Uxbridge
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Blackstone Valley at the height of its industrial era reveals a landscape of mill villages, canals, and iron rails. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local burial grounds like St Marys Cem or locate former schoolhouses such as the Aldrich Sch and Happy Hollow Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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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