1940s Maps of Riverhead, New York

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


Riverhead, NY maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Riverhead
    1943 Map of Riverhead
    1943 Riverhead
    1943 Print · USGS
    Long Island's eastern forks appear here in the early twentieth century as a landscape of coastal hamlets and maritime commerce. Trace the path of the Montauk Division railroad through RIVERHEAD or locate family roots in Mattituck, Speonk, and Good Ground.

  2. 1947 Map of Mattituck
    1947 Map of Mattituck
    1947 Mattituck
    1947 Print · USGS
    North and South Fork communities are captured here in the mid-1940s as the Long Island Railroad connects rural farmlands to the bays. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Squiretown, Northville, and Jacobs Hill across this unique double-shoreline landscape.

  3. 1947 Map of Mattituck Hills
    1947 Map of Mattituck Hills
    1947 Mattituck Hills
    1947 Print · USGS
    The North Fork of Long Island comes into focus during the late 1940s, showing a landscape of coastal bluffs and fertile farmland. Researchers can trace family-named roads like Alvans Lane and Elijans Lane or locate landmarks like Mattituck Light and Waterville.

  4. 1947 Map of Riverhead
    1947 Map of Riverhead
    1947 Riverhead
    1947 Print · USGS
    Riverhead and the Peconic River valley are captured here just after the war, showing the area's transition from agricultural heartland to a regional hub. Researchers can trace the Long Island Railroad route, family-named roads like Osborn Ave, and local sites like the LI Research Veg Farm.

  5. 1947 Map of Middle Island
    1947 Map of Middle Island
    1947 Middle Island
    1947 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Brookhaven comes to life as residential communities began to expand along the northern bluffs and the Port Jefferson railroad line. Researchers can trace the massive circular footprint of the RCA Radio Station and the boundary of the Camp Upton Military Reservation near Artist Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 New York
    1951 Print · USGS
    Long Island and its surrounding waters are documented here in the late 1940s, just as the postwar suburban boom began to transform the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Idlewild Airport, Mitchell Field, and the established routes of the Long Island RR.

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