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1940s Maps of Massena, New York

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

Massena, NY maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Barnhart Island, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Barnhart Island, 1961 Print
    1942 Barnhart Island
    1961 Print · USGS
    The St. Lawrence River corridor and the international border appear here in the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape of canals and islands. Trace the locations of riverfront towns like Moulinette and Milles Roches or follow the Raisin River inland to St Andrews West.
  4. 1942 Map of Massena, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Massena, 1961 Print
    1942 Massena
    1961 Print · USGS
    The St. Lawrence River frontier is captured here just before mid-century engineering altered the shoreline. Trace the pre-seaway river landscape through Long Sault Rapids, Louisville Landing, and the many numbered schoolhouses like School No 10.
  7. 1943 Map of Barnhart Island
    1943 Map of Barnhart Island
    1943 Barnhart Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    The international border along the St. Lawrence River is frozen in time here during the 1940s, prior to the major flooding and seaway construction. Researchers can trace the riverfront settlements of Moulinette and Milles Roches and locate the Barnhart Cemetery on Barnhart Island.
  10. 1943 Map of Massena
    1943 Map of Massena
    1943 Massena
    1943 Print · USGS
    St. Lawrence County sits at the edge of the Canadian border during the early 1940s, showing a river landscape before the modern seaway. Genealogists and local historians can locate early district landmarks like Louisville Landing Ch, the Kent Mill Cem, and the Massena Power Canal.
  13. 1944 Map of Moira
    1944 Map of Moira
    1944 Moira
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northern New York at the height of the war years reveals a landscape defined by the St Regis Indian Reservation and the Rutland railroad. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Taylors Corner and dozens of numbered country schoolhouses.
  16. 1946 Map of Raquette River
    1946 Map of Raquette River
    1946 Raquette River
    1946 Print · USGS
    St. Lawrence County in the mid-1940s shows the river landscape before major seaway developments changed the northern border. Researchers can trace rural life through numerous landmarks like School No 12, Nevins Cem, and the S Sault Rapids.
  19. 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.
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