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1940s Maps of Canton, New York

Explore 4 historic maps of Canton 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 Canton'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 Canton's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Canton, NY maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Rensselaer Falls
    1943 Map of Rensselaer Falls
    1943 Rensselaer Falls
    1943 Print · USGS
    St. Lawrence County in the early 1940s is shown here as a landscape of rural school districts and river-bound settlements. You can trace family homesteads near Kendrew Corners or follow the New York Central rail lines into DeKalb Junction.
  4. 1943 Map of Lisbon
    1943 Map of Lisbon
    1943 Lisbon
    1943 Print · USGS
    Lisbon and the surrounding St. Lawrence County farm country are captured here during the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family connections through a dozen local schools and landmarks like White Ch, Flackville Cem, and the Rutland rail line.
  7. 1944 Map of Canton
    1944 Map of Canton
    1944 Canton
    1944 Print · USGS
    St. Lawrence County was a landscape of river-powered hamlets and busy rail corridors during the mid-forties. Researchers can trace the layout of Canton and Potsdam or find smaller family-named junctions like Casey Corners, Langdon Corners, and Slab City.
  10. 1948 Map of Ogdensburg, 1973 Print
    1948 Map of Ogdensburg, 1973 Print
    1948 Ogdensburg
    1973 Print · USGS
    The international border along the St Lawrence River comes to life in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water connections between New York and Ontario. Researchers can trace the grounds of St Lawrence University, the massive Camp Drum military reservation, and the historic Rideau River and Canal.
    2 unique versions available
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