1940s Maps of Oceanside, Hempstead

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


Oceanside, Hempstead maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Jones Inlet
    1947 Map of Jones Inlet
    1947 Jones Inlet
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Nassau County coastline during the post-war era reveals a landscape of developing seaside communities and expansive public works. Researchers can trace the layout of Jones Beach State Park and Point Lookout, or locate landmarks like the White House Bark Roof among the marshes.

  2. 1947 Map of Lynbrook
    1947 Map of Lynbrook
    1947 Lynbrook
    1947 Print · USGS
    Nassau County and the Queens border are shown here in the late forties during a period of massive suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-centered communities, family sites near Elmont Cem, and major landmarks like Belmont Park Race Track or the Curtiss Wright Airport.

  3. 1947 Map of Freeport
    1947 Map of Freeport
    1947 Freeport
    1947 Print · USGS
    Nassau County's south shore and aviation hubs are caught in detail just after the war. Local historians can trace the transition from marshland to suburbia through landmarks like Roosevelt Field, the Jones Beach Hotel, and the Meadow Brook Polo Field.

  4. 1947 Map of Lawrence
    1947 Map of Lawrence
    1947 Lawrence
    1947 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Long Island in the late 1940s reveals a thriving coastal culture of yacht clubs and beachfront hotels. Genealogists and local historians can trace the mid-century layout of Long Beach and Lawrence, locating landmarks like St Marys of the Isle and the Nassau Hotel.

  5. 1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 New York
    1951 Print · USGS
    Long Island and its surrounding waters are documented here in the late 1940s, just as the postwar suburban boom began to transform the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Idlewild Airport, Mitchell Field, and the established routes of the Long Island RR.

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