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1940s Maps of Orwell, New York

Explore 3 historic maps of Orwell 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 Orwell'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 Orwell's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Orwell, NY maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Richland
    1943 Map of Richland
    1943 Richland
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oswego County reveals a landscape of thriving rural hamlets and riverside industry along the Salmon River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through several burial grounds like Mc Clelland Cem and numerous district schools, including Union School and School No 4.
  4. 1943 Map of Williamstown
    1943 Map of Williamstown
    1943 Williamstown
    1943 Print · USGS
    Oswego County's rural landscape during the mid-1940s reveals a community centered on the New York Central rail line and a network of district schools. Researchers can trace family sites near Holy Cross Cem, find old landmarks like the Checkered House, and explore the shoreline of Kasoag Lake.
  7. 1943 Map of Orwell, 1957 Print
    1943 Map of Orwell, 1957 Print
    1943 Orwell
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, the rural hills of Oswego County were defined by the deep waters of the Salmon River Reservoir and its surrounding forests. Researchers can trace the era's local life through numerous rural school sites and the historic Vorea Post Office or explore the hydro-power history near Bennett Bridge.
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