1940s Maps of Putnam, New York

Explore 3 historic maps of Putnam 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 Putnam'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 Putnam's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Putnam, NY maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Benson, 1972 Print
    1946 Map of Benson, 1972 Print
    1946 Benson
    1972 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Rutland County come into focus just after World War II, showing a landscape of scattered schools and family farms. Researchers can trace local lineage through Carter Street Cem and identify old schoolhouse locations like Howard Hill Sch and Stony Point Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1948 Map of Benson
    1948 Map of Benson
    1948 Benson
    1948 Print · USGS
    Rutland County's lakeside and river valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by small farms and regional rail lines. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like Fair View Cem, Aiken Sch, and the Delaware and Hudson RR.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1949 Map of Orwell
    1949 Map of Orwell
    1949 Orwell
    1949 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Vermont agricultural life is captured here along the Lake Champlain shore and the vital Rutland Railroad line. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Hough Crossing, the Larrabees Point Sta, and the Mountain View Cem.
    3 unique versions available

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