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1940s Maps of Staten Island, New York

Explore 14 historic maps of Staten Island 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 Staten Island'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.
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Start exploring Staten Island's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Staten Island, NY maps

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  1. 1940 Map of South Amboy
    1940 Map of South Amboy
    1940 South Amboy
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal Middlesex County at the dawn of the 1940s reveals a landscape of heavy rail, maritime commerce, and emerging state parks. Local historians can trace the paths of the Raritan River RR, find the Polish Cem, or locate the Great Beds LH off the shore.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1941 Map of South Amboy
    1941 Map of South Amboy
    1941 South Amboy
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Middlesex County comes alive in this pre-war survey, showing the busy maritime and rail corridors between the Raritan River and the bay. Researchers can trace the layout of South Amboy, locate the Polish Cem, and find the U S Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Passaic
    1942 Map of Passaic
    1942 Passaic
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and New York harbor appear in detail at the start of the war, showing a landscape of burgeoning suburbs and vital industry. Trace family roots and local history across the Passaic River valley, from Paterson to the Watchung Mountains.
  10. 1943 Map of South Amboy
    1943 Map of South Amboy
    1943 South Amboy
    1943 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Raritan valley thrives in the 1940s, balancing wartime military installations with a massive brick and clay industry. Researchers can trace the sprawling Raritan Arsenal, family farms like the J R Cotrell Farm, and local landmarks like the Beth Israel Cem.
  13. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Newark
    1971 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor from Philadelphia to New York was in a period of massive transition during the mid-forties. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley RR, locate military installations like Picatinny Arsenal, and explore the early sprawl near Levittown.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1947 Map of Jersey City
    1947 Map of Jersey City
    1947 Jersey City
    1947 Print · USGS
    The harbor was a hive of industrial and maritime activity just after the war, featuring the intricate rail networks of the Lackawanna and Pennsylvania lines. Trace the early footprints of the Holland Vehicular Tunnels and landmarks like the Statue of Liberty.
  19. 1947 Map of Elizabeth
    1947 Map of Elizabeth
    1947 Elizabeth
    1947 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, the industrial corridor between Newark and Staten Island reached its peak of rail and maritime activity. Researchers can trace the development of Newark Airport, identify local parish sites like St James, and locate vanished rail stops such as Bay Way Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1947 Map of Keyport
    1947 Map of Keyport
    1947 Keyport
    1947 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County's bay shore and its post-war industrial landscape are captured here just as the rail-driven economy reached its peak. Researchers can trace family roots through the Green Grove Cemetery or locate old industry at the Craigen Brick Co and Keyport Rubber Factory.
  25. 1947 Map of Perth Amboy
    1947 Map of Perth Amboy
    1947 Perth Amboy
    1947 Print · USGS
    Perth Amboy and its surrounding townships thrived as a powerhouse of New Jersey industry just after the war. You can trace the complex rail yards and waterfront works like the Raritan Copper Works, locate the Edison Mem Beacon, or find family names at Beth Israel Cemetery.
  28. 1947 Map of The Narrows
    1947 Map of The Narrows
    1947 The Narrows
    1947 Print · USGS
    The eastern shore of Staten Island and the Brooklyn waterfront appear here in the years immediately following the war. Researchers can trace the Staten Island Rapid Transit line through neighborhoods like Grasmere and New Dorp, or locate family sites near Silver Lake Cem and Wagner College.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1947 Map of Arthur Kill
    1947 Map of Arthur Kill
    1947 Arthur Kill
    1947 Print · USGS
    Post-war Staten Island and the New Jersey shoreline are revealed here as a landscape of heavy industry and large-scale social institutions. Researchers can trace the roots of local communities through the NY State School Mental Defectives, St Michaels Foundling Home, and the sprawling Standard Oil Co of New Jersey complex.
  34. 1947 Map of Sandy Hook, 1950 Print
    1947 Map of Sandy Hook, 1950 Print
    1947 Sandy Hook
    1950 Print · USGS
    Monmouth County's coastline comes alive in this late 1940s survey of the iconic barrier spit and its neighboring mainland harbor towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like the Elgan Rauch Farm or find lost landmarks such as the Roseland Hotel and Belford Sta.
  37. 1947 Map of Sandy Hook, 1950 Print
    1947 Map of Sandy Hook, 1950 Print
    1947 Sandy Hook
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Monmouth County coastline at the end of the 1940s shows a landscape of military defense and busy maritime piers. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the N J Strauss Farm or locate old community centers like St Clements Ch and Harmony Cem.
  40. 1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Newark
    1949 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Philadelphia and New York comes alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive rail networks of the Reading Railroad and locate major installations like Fort Dix or Picatinny Arsenal.
    2 unique versions available
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