1940s Maps of Southborough, Massachusetts

Explore 5 historic maps of Southborough 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 Southborough'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 Southborough's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Southborough, MA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Framingham
    1943 Map of Framingham
    1943 Framingham
    1943 Print · USGS
    Framingham and the Sudbury River valley are shown in detail during the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape of reservoirs and rail corridors. Trace the footprints of the State Muster Grounds, the legendary Wayside Inn, and the Saxonville mill district.
    3 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 Marlboro
    1943 Map of Marlboro
    1943 Marlboro
    1943 Print · USGS
    Marlboro and its surrounding hill towns are captured in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by rail-fed industry and deep-rooted town centers. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Robin Hill Cem and Hillside Sch alongside the rail villages of Cordaville and Fayville.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 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

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