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1940s Maps of Columbus, New York

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

Columbus, NY maps

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  1. 1943 Map of New Berlin North, 1957 Print
    1943 Map of New Berlin North, 1957 Print
    1943 New Berlin North
    1957 Print · USGS
    Chenango and Otsego counties meet along the river in the 1940s, showing a landscape of interconnected valley farms and upland hamlets. Genealogists can trace family sites like Lloyd Cem and Perkinsons Cem or follow the Unadilla Valley River rail line.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1943 Map of Sherburne, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Sherburne, 1960 Print
    1943 Sherburne
    1960 Print · USGS
    Chenango County agriculture and small-town life are documented here during the early 1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Tillotson Cem, East Hill Cem, and the numerous rural schoolhouses serving the Sherburne and Columbus districts.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1945 Map of Sherburne
    1945 Map of Sherburne
    1945 Sherburne
    1945 Print · USGS
    Chenango County and the Chenango River valley appear here during the mid-forties, capturing a landscape of upland farms and valley commerce. Researchers can trace the Abandoned Chenango Canal near Sherburne or locate old schoolhouses and cemeteries like Tillotson Cem and School No 13.
  10. 1945 Map of New Berlin North
    1945 Map of New Berlin North
    1945 New Berlin North
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Unadilla River valley during the mid-forties shows a landscape of tightly-knit farm communities and rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Lloyd Cem, Tallette, and Amblers Crossing.
  13. 1948 Map of Binghamton, 1980 Print
    1948 Map of Binghamton, 1980 Print
    1948 Binghamton
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the Southern Tier thrive in the late 1940s as a hub of rail traffic and mountain industry. Researchers can trace historic transit lines like the Erie Railroad through Binghamton or find old valley settlements near Oneonta and Delhi.
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