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1940s Maps of Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Explore 16 historic maps of Cheshire County 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 Cheshire County'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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  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Cheshire County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Cheshire County, NH maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Mt Grace
    1941 Map of Mt Grace
    1941 Mt Grace
    1941 Print · USGS
    The upland villages of northern Massachusetts are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by high ridges and small mill ponds. Local historians can trace family-named sites from the Fire Tower on Mt Grace to Baptist Corners and Blissville.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1941 Map of Northfield
    1941 Map of Northfield
    1941 Northfield
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut River valley at the onset of the 1940s shows a landscape of busy rail lines and storied educational institutions. Genealogists and historians can trace Northfield landmarks like the Mt Hermon School, South Mtn Cem, and Schell Bridge.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Keene
    1942 Map of Keene
    1942 Keene
    1942 Print · USGS
    Cheshire County at the start of the war shows a landscape of busy river valleys and upland farms. You can trace the path of the Boston & Maine RR through towns like Westmoreland and find old district landmarks like Sch No 10 or the Rand Cem.
  10. 1942 Map of Lovewell Mountain
    1942 Map of Lovewell Mountain
    1942 Lovewell Mountain
    1942 Print · USGS
    Sullivan and Cheshire Counties are shown in detail during the early 1940s, capturing the high-country pond and mill culture of the New Hampshire hills. Researchers can trace family roots through upland landmarks like Advent Ch, School No 5, and the old Meetinghouse.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Brattleboro
    1943 Map of Brattleboro
    1943 Brattleboro
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern Vermont and the Massachusetts border area appear in this mid-century survey as a landscape of timbered peaks and river-connected villages. Genealogists can trace family roots through markers like Arms Cem or follow the rails at Dummerston Sta and Putney Sta.
  16. 1943 Map of Fitchburg
    1943 Map of Fitchburg
    1943 Fitchburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts are captured during the war years, showing a landscape of river-powered mill towns and mountain trails. You can trace family roots in Peterboro, locate the historic Groton School, or study the rail lines of the Boston & Maine RR.
  19. 1945 Map of Mt Grace, 1958 Print
    1945 Map of Mt Grace, 1958 Print
    1945 Mt Grace
    1958 Print · USGS
    The hills of the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border come alive in this mid-century survey of the Warwick and North Orange area. Researchers can trace old mountain paths like the Winchester Trail, locate family history at Newton Cem, and explore the industrial roots of Richards Mill Pond.
  22. 1945 Map of Northfield, 1958 Print
    1945 Map of Northfield, 1958 Print
    1945 Northfield
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont is shown here in the mid-1940s as a landscape of river-valley schools and railroads. Researchers can locate the Northfield Seminary, trace the Central Vermont Railway, or find family sites like Coller Cem and Sky Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1946 Map of Winchendon
    1946 Map of Winchendon
    1946 Winchendon
    1946 Print · USGS
    Post-war Worcester County and southern New Hampshire come to life in this survey of mill towns and rail corridors. Trace family roots and local history through Winchendon Springs, the Riverside Cem, and landmarks along the Millers River.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1946 Map of Royalston
    1946 Map of Royalston
    1946 Royalston
    1946 Print · USGS
    Northern Worcester County comes alive in this mid-century survey of Royalston and its hill-country neighbors. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Neale Place or follow the Boston and Maine Railroad along the Millers River.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1946 Map of Ashburnham
    1946 Map of Ashburnham
    1946 Ashburnham
    1946 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Worcester County and the New Hampshire border region are captured here in the years just after the war. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original Boston and Maine RR line, locate the Meeting House, or explore the slopes of Mount Watatic.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1946 Map of Northfield
    1946 Map of Northfield
    1946 Northfield
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut River valley and the tri-state border region of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont are captured here during the mid-forties. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Northfield Seminary, locate rural burial sites like South Mtn Cem, and follow the old rail lines serving Mt Hermon Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1946 Map of Mt Grace
    1946 Map of Mt Grace
    1946 Mt Grace
    1946 Print · USGS
    Franklin County and the New Hampshire borderlands are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of upland ridges and old mill ponds. Genealogists can trace family holdings and local landmarks near Warwick, Mayo Corners, and the prominent Mt Grace.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.
  46. 1949 Map of Monadnock
    1949 Map of Monadnock
    1949 Monadnock
    1949 Print · USGS
    Cheshire County at the end of the 1940s is defined by the high peak of Monadnock Mtn and its many hiking paths. Genealogists and hikers can trace old rail lines like the Boston and Maine and find local landmarks such as Roxbury Sch and Hallway House.
    10 unique versions available
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