1940s Maps of Yorktown, New York

Explore 5 historic maps of Yorktown 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 Yorktown'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 Yorktown's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Yorktown, NY maps

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  1. 1941 Map of West Point
    1941 Map of West Point
    1941 West Point
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands were undergoing significant change in the years leading up to the war, blending heavy industry with expanding military installations. Genealogists can trace family lines through Continental Village, Hillside Cem, and the various schools like Manitou Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Ossining
    1943 Map of Ossining
    1943 Ossining
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Westchester County comes into focus as the riverfront villages expand into the surrounding hills. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Sing Sing Prison, the Maryknoll Seminary, and the storied Sleepy Hollow Country Club.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of West Point
    1947 Map of West Point
    1947 West Point
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands and the Peekskill waterfront are captured just before the post-war boom, showing the critical junction of river, rail, and early parkways. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and burial sites like Cold Spring Cem, Amawalk Cem, and the historic Mahopac Mines.

  4. 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

  5. 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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