1940s Maps of Ocean City, New Jersey

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


Ocean City, NJ maps

(5)
  1. 1941 Map of Sea Isle City
    1941 Map of Sea Isle City
    1941 Sea Isle City
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cape May County is captured here in the early days of the Second World War, showing the delicate balance of tidal marshes and growing seaside resorts. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines to Sea Isle City or locate landmarks like the Ludlam Beach Light and the community of Strathmere.

  2. 1942 Map of Pleasantville
    1942 Map of Pleasantville
    1942 Pleasantville
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Atlantic County comes alive in the early 1940s, showing the intricate tidal marshes and railroad towns before modern suburban expansion. Trace the historic Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines and find family landmarks in Bargaintown, Scullville, and Mays Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Pleasantville
    1943 Map of Pleasantville
    1943 Pleasantville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Atlantic County and the Great Egg Harbor estuary are captured here during the wartime era. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road economy through McKee City Station or explore established hamlets like English Creek and Scullville.

  4. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore emerge in this mid-century portrait of a region defined by river commerce and seaside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, locate early airfields like Dover Airpark, and find river defenses at Fort Delaware.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Pleasantville
    1948 Map of Pleasantville
    1948 Pleasantville
    1948 Print · USGS
    Atlantic County and the Jersey Shore are captured here in the years following the war, as rail lines still linked the interior to the sea. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through settlements like Mays Landing, Scullville, and Bargaintown, or locate vanished landmarks like Glen Neath Station.
    2 unique versions available

End of results
Showing maps 1-5 of 5

Top cities near Ocean City

See more

Top neighborhoods of Ocean City


Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Ocean City?
  • What is the oldest map of Ocean City?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Ocean City for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Ocean City?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Ocean City?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Ocean City?
  • Where are historical maps of Ocean City sourced from?