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1940s Maps of Southampton, New York

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

Southampton, 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.
  4. 1946 Map of Sag Harbor
    1946 Map of Sag Harbor
    1946 Sag Harbor
    1946 Print · USGS
    The South Fork of Long Island at the end of the war years shows a landscape of coastal hamlets and large estates. Trace family names on rural lanes near Bridgehampton or locate early aviation landmarks like Hampton Airport and Easthampton Airport.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1947 Map of Southampton
    1947 Map of Southampton
    1947 Southampton
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Suffolk County at mid-century reveals a landscape of deep colonial history and growing seasonal prominence. Trace local landmarks like the Old Fort 1777-79 in Southampton, the Shinnecock Indian Reservation, and the coastal hamlets of New Suffolk and Art Village.
  16. 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.
  19. 1947 Map of Quogue
    1947 Map of Quogue
    1947 Quogue
    1947 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Long Island is captured here in the late 1940s, highlighting the intricate waterfronts of Quogue and Shinnecock Bay. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named sites like Belts Windmill, the Quogue Sta rail stop, and the small settlement of Oakville.
  22. 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.
  25. 1947 Map of Eastport
    1947 Map of Eastport
    1947 Eastport
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Suffolk County thrives along the Atlantic shore in the years following World War II, when rail and road first began to transform these fishing and farming hamlets. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Eastport, Speonk, and Westhampton Beach alongside the Long Island Railroad.
  28. 1947 Map of Shinnecock Bay
    1947 Map of Shinnecock Bay
    1947 Shinnecock Bay
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Long Island comes into focus in the years following World War II, showing the interface of village life and the Atlantic. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like St Andrews Ch and the Shinnecock Indian Reservation.
  31. 1947 Map of East Hampton
    1947 Map of East Hampton
    1947 East Hampton
    1947 Print · USGS
    The South Fork of Long Island comes into focus just after the war as the coastal hamlets began their modern expansion. Trace the rail lines of the Long Island (Montauk Division) and find old landmarks like Hardscrabble, Pantigo, and Georgica Pond.
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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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