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1940s Maps of Fort Montgomery, Highlands

Explore 7 historic maps of Fort Montgomery 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 Fort Montgomery'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 Fort Montgomery's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Fort Montgomery, Highlands maps

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  1. 1941 Map of West Point
    1941 Map of West Point
    1941 West Point
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands were undergoing significant change in the years leading up to the war, blending heavy industry with expanding military installations. Genealogists can trace family lines through Continental Village, Hillside Cem, and the various schools like Manitou Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1946 Map of Popolopen Lake, 1947 Print
    1946 Map of Popolopen Lake, 1947 Print
    1946 Popolopen Lake
    1947 Print · USGS
    Orange County's highlands are captured here just after the war, showing the expansion of military and park lands. Researchers can trace the legacy of iron mining at the Forrest of Dean Mine or locate old settlements like Baileytown and Butsontown.
  7. 1947 Map of West Point
    1947 Map of West Point
    1947 West Point
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands and the Peekskill waterfront are captured just before the post-war boom, showing the critical junction of river, rail, and early parkways. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and burial sites like Cold Spring Cem, Amawalk Cem, and the historic Mahopac Mines.
  10. 1947 Map of Popolopen Lake
    1947 Map of Popolopen Lake
    1947 Popolopen Lake
    1947 Print · USGS
    Orange County's highlands are seen here in the late 1940s, split between military grounds and expansive parkland. Researchers can trace the layout of West Point Military Reservation or locate the historic Forrest of Dean mine and Baileytown.
  13. 1947 Map of Peekskill
    1947 Map of Peekskill
    1947 Peekskill
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands were undergoing significant post-war development when this map was made, balancing heavy military presence with growing suburban settlements. Researchers can trace historic ruins at Fort Montgomery or locate family sites at Hillside Cemetery and Continental Village.
  16. 1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Hartford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown in detail during the post-war expansion era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from the State Capitol and Yale University to the Stratford Lighthouse and Woodlawn Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Hartford
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern New England is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of thriving industrial cities and developing parkways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR or locate coastal defense sites like Fort Terry and Camp Shanks.
    2 unique versions available
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