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1940s Maps of Bedford, New York

Explore 6 historic maps of Bedford 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 Bedford'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 Bedford's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Bedford, NY maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Croton Falls
    1944 Map of Croton Falls
    1944 Croton Falls
    1944 Print · USGS
    Upper Westchester and Putnam counties are seen here during the mid-forties, characterized by a vast network of reservoirs and the New York Central rail line. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Wandell Cem, trace the early grounds of the Reformatory, and find community centers like Somers and Purdy.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1945 Map of Peach Lake
    1945 Map of Peach Lake
    1945 Peach Lake
    1945 Print · USGS
    The hills of Westchester and Fairfield counties appear in the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and old turnpike crossings. Genealogists can trace family lines through June Cem, the Peach Lake Meeting House, and landmarks in South Salem.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1946 Map of Peach Lake
    1946 Map of Peach Lake
    1946 Peach Lake
    1946 Print · USGS
    The New York and Connecticut border country comes alive in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of lakeside hamlets and rising reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots through landmarks like the Peach Lake Meeting House, Lewisboro Sch, and Drews Cliff Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1947 Map of Pound Ridge
    1947 Map of Pound Ridge
    1947 Pound Ridge
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Westchester and Fairfield county line was a landscape of estates and massive reservoirs in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Scott Corners, the historic Sunset Home (County Poor Farm), and the grounds of the Childs Estate.
  13. 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
  16. 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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