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1940s Maps of Kent, New York

Explore 8 historic maps of Kent 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 Kent'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 Kent's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Kent, NY 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. 1943 Map of Poughkeepsie
    1943 Map of Poughkeepsie
    1943 Poughkeepsie
    1943 Print · USGS
    The mid-Hudson valley is captured here in the years during the Second World War, showing the busy corridor between Poughkeepsie and Beacon. Researchers can trace old institutional lands like Vassar College or locate vanished rural schools such as Swede Sch and Devine Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Lake Carmel, 1958 Print
    1943 Map of Lake Carmel, 1958 Print
    1943 Lake Carmel
    1958 Print · USGS
    Putnam County in the 1940s is defined by its massive reservoirs and the growth of lakeside communities like Lake Carmel. Researchers can trace old family lineages through the Raymond Hill Cem or locate industrial sites like the Tilly Foster Mine.
  10. 1944 Map of Lake Carmel
    1944 Map of Lake Carmel
    1944 Lake Carmel
    1944 Print · USGS
    Putnam County during the mid-1940s shows a landscape of deep reservoirs and rising recreational retreats. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the area at Tilly Foster Mine, the Drew Seminary, and Raymond Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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.
  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 Poughquag
    1948 Map of Poughquag
    1948 Poughquag
    1948 Print · USGS
    Dutchess and Putnam counties are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the early path of the Appalachian Trail through the New York highlands. Researchers can trace the massive Disciplinary Barracks at Green Haven and old schoolhouses like Gardner Hollow Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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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