1940s Maps of Fairfield, New York

Explore 11 historic maps of Fairfield 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 Fairfield'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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Start exploring Fairfield's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Fairfield, NY maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Herkimer, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Herkimer, 1960 Print
    1943 Herkimer
    1960 Print · USGS
    Herkimer and the Mohawk Valley are captured in the mid-1940s, showing the vital intersection of the Barge Canal and industrial rail lines. Genealogists can locate numerous country schoolhouses like Shells Bush Sch and family landmarks such as Dillenbeck Corners or Fort Herkimer.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Little Falls, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Little Falls, 1960 Print
    1943 Little Falls
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by the Barge Canal and industrial hubs like Little Falls. Trace family roots at the Fink-Van Valkenburg Cem or locate rural landmarks like Yellow Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Middleville, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Middleville, 1960 Print
    1943 Middleville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Herkimer County's rural highlands and the West Canada Creek valley are captured here during the Second World War. Researchers can trace old schoolhouse sites like Dairy Hill Sch and find quiet burying grounds including Sweet Cem and Hardscrabble Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1945 Map of Herkimer
    1945 Map of Herkimer
    1945 Herkimer
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk River valley during the mid-forties was a hub of canal and rail activity connecting Herkimer and Little Falls. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Shells Bush Sch and find the site of Fort Herkimer or the County Home.

  5. 1945 Map of Salisbury, 1960 Print
    1945 Map of Salisbury, 1960 Print
    1945 Salisbury
    1960 Print · USGS
    Herkimer County's transition into the Adirondack wilderness is captured here in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Bridget Cem, the Kelly Sch, and the old settlement at Irondale.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1946 Map of Salisbury
    1946 Map of Salisbury
    1946 Salisbury
    1946 Print · USGS
    Herkimer County's southern Adirondack foothills appear here in the mid-1940s, balancing timber clearings with settled valley hamlets. Researchers can trace family history through sites like St Bridget Cem, the Pine Crest Sanatorium, and old junctions like Paper Mill Corners.

  7. 1946 Map of Little Falls
    1946 Map of Little Falls
    1946 Little Falls
    1946 Print · USGS
    Herkimer County at mid-century reveals a landscape defined by the Mohawk River and the busy Barge Canal. Researchers can trace the heritage of local hamlets like Ingham Mills and Dolgeville or locate ancestral sites at Yellow Ch and St Marys Cem.

  8. 1946 Map of Middleville
    1946 Map of Middleville
    1946 Middleville
    1946 Print · USGS
    Herkimer County's dairy country and river valleys are shown in detail during the mid-1940s, highlighting a landscape of upland farms and rural hamlets. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Dairy Hill Sch, the high Lookout Tower, and family burial grounds at Hardscrabble Cem.

  9. 1949 Map of Herkimer
    1949 Map of Herkimer
    1949 Herkimer
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley in the late 1940s is captured here, showing the critical intersection of the Barge Canal and the New York Central railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous district schools like Locust Grove Sch and Stone House School, or locate ancestral plots at Shells Bush Cem.

  10. 1949 Map of Little Falls
    1949 Map of Little Falls
    1949 Little Falls
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk River valley during the late 1940s reveals a bustling landscape of rail and water transport. Trace family roots at St Marys Cem or locate old rural landmarks like Ingham Mills, Indian Castle Ch, and Five Mile Dam.

  11. 1949 Map of Little Falls
    1949 Map of Little Falls
    1949 Little Falls
    1949 Print · USGS
    Herkimer County's industrial heartland is captured here at mid-century, showcasing the vital Mohawk Valley transit corridor. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal, the Barge Canal, and early rail stops like Ingham Mills Sta. and Dolgeville.

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