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1940s Maps of Shelter Island, New York

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

Shelter Island, NY maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Southold
    1947 Map of Southold
    1947 Southold
    1947 Print · USGS
    The North Fork of Long Island comes into focus during the mid-1940s, showing a world of waterfront estates, maritime commerce, and railroad villages. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Horton Pt Lighthouse, the Cutchogue Sta depot, and Founders Ldg.
  4. 1947 Map of Greenport
    1947 Map of Greenport
    1947 Greenport
    1947 Print · USGS
    The maritime communities of eastern Long Island are captured here in the late 1940s, highlighting the intricate coastal geography of the Peconic Bays. Historians can trace the streets of Greenport or locate specific waterfront landmarks near Sag Harbor and Shelter Island Heights.
  7. 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
  10. 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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