1940s Maps of Nassau County, New York

Explore 15 historic maps of Nassau 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 Nassau 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.
  • 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 Nassau County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Nassau County, NY maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Islip, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Islip, 1943 Print
    1942 Islip
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including Hempstead, Brookhaven, and other nearby areas

  2. 1947 Map of Mamaroneck
    1947 Map of Mamaroneck
    1947 Mamaroneck
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including North Hempstead, New Rochelle, and other nearby areas

  3. 1947 Map of Hicksville
    1947 Map of Hicksville
    1947 Hicksville
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and other nearby areas

  4. 1947 Map of Sea Cliff
    1947 Map of Sea Cliff
    1947 Sea Cliff
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including New York, Oyster Bay, and other nearby areas

  5. 1947 Map of Jamaica
    1947 Map of Jamaica
    1947 Jamaica
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including New York, Hempstead, and other nearby areas

  6. 1947 Map of Jones Inlet
    1947 Map of Jones Inlet
    1947 Jones Inlet
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including Hempstead, Freeport, and other nearby areas

  7. 1947 Map of Lynbrook
    1947 Map of Lynbrook
    1947 Lynbrook
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including New York, Hempstead, and other nearby areas

  8. 1947 Map of Flushing
    1947 Map of Flushing
    1947 Flushing
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including New York, North Hempstead, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1947 Map of Huntington
    1947 Map of Huntington
    1947 Huntington
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including Oyster Bay, Babylon, and other nearby areas

  10. 1947 Map of Freeport
    1947 Map of Freeport
    1947 Freeport
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and other nearby areas

  11. 1947 Map of Far Rockaway
    1947 Map of Far Rockaway
    1947 Far Rockaway
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including New York, Hempstead, and other nearby areas

  12. 1947 Map of Jones Beach
    1947 Map of Jones Beach
    1947 Jones Beach
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and other nearby areas

  13. 1947 Map of Lawrence
    1947 Map of Lawrence
    1947 Lawrence
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including New York, Hempstead, and other nearby areas

  14. 1947 Map of Amityville
    1947 Map of Amityville
    1947 Amityville
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and other nearby areas

  15. 1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 New York
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Nassau County, including New York, Hempstead, and other nearby areas

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