1940s Maps of Alexandria, New York

Explore 10 historic maps of Alexandria 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 Alexandria'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 Alexandria's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Alexandria, NY maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Redwood
    1943 Map of Redwood
    1943 Redwood
    1943 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was defined by its lakeside settlements and heavy rail traffic during the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family lines through the Barnes Cem and numerous rural schoolhouses like School No 14 or locate the village of Plessis.

  2. 1943 Map of Lafargeville
    1943 Map of Lafargeville
    1943 Lafargeville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was still a landscape of scattered rural schools and rail-fed hamlets during the early years of World War II. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through several family-named burial grounds like Hinman Cem and the rail corridors of the New York Central.

  3. 1943 Map of Alexandria Bay
    1943 Map of Alexandria Bay
    1943 Alexandria Bay
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Thousand Islands region thrived as a cross-border hub in the early 1940s, shortly after the completion of the Thousand Island Bridge. Researchers can trace old school districts like School No 19, find small rural burial grounds like Omar Cem, and locate river landmarks from Westminster Park to the Coast Guard Sta.

  4. 1944 Map of Hammond
    1944 Map of Hammond
    1944 Hammond
    1944 Print · USGS
    St. Lawrence County in the mid-1940s is a landscape of complex waterways and small rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local landmarks like Scotch Settlement Sch, the Old Iron Works, and Pope Mills.

  5. 1948 Map of Theresa
    1948 Map of Theresa
    1948 Theresa
    1948 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the late nineteen-forties centers on the village of Theresa and the winding Indian River as it passes through the limestone ledges. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Chaufty Cem, Shurtleff Corners, and the tracks of the New York Central.

  6. 1948 Map of Chippewa Bay
    1948 Map of Chippewa Bay
    1948 Chippewa Bay
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Thousand Islands region along the St Lawrence River appears here in the late 1940s, split between the United States and Canada. Researchers can trace historical navigation markers like the Third Brother Lighthouse or locate local landmarks like School No 6 and Mallorytown.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1948 Map of Theresa, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Theresa, 1953 Print
    1948 Theresa
    1953 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's rural landscape is captured here in the late 1940s as military expansion and river-based industry shaped the region. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Marys Cemetery, Bacon School, and the Pine Camp Military Reservation.

  8. 1948 Map of Alexandria Bay, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Alexandria Bay, 1953 Print
    1948 Alexandria Bay
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Thousand Islands region and the St. Lawrence River frontier are captured here in the late 1940s as international transit and local tourism flourished. Historians can trace the development of Alexandria Bay, the rural schools of Alexandria, and the lakeside settlements of Redwood and Plessis.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1948 Map of Ogdensburg, 1973 Print
    1948 Map of Ogdensburg, 1973 Print
    1948 Ogdensburg
    1973 Print · USGS
    The international border along the St Lawrence River comes to life in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water connections between New York and Ontario. Researchers can trace the grounds of St Lawrence University, the massive Camp Drum military reservation, and the historic Rideau River and Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1949 Map of Hammond, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Hammond, 1953 Print
    1949 Hammond
    1953 Print · USGS
    St. Lawrence County in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of interconnected waterways and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family names through the Scotch Settlement Sch, Black Lake Cemetery, and the Oakvale Station rail stop.
    3 unique versions available

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