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1940s Maps of Adams County, Pennsylvania

Explore 18 historic maps of Adams County 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 Adams County'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 Adams County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Adams County, PA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Gettysburg, 1944 Print
    1942 Map of Gettysburg, 1944 Print
    1942 Gettysburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Gettysburg and its surrounding borderlands are shown in great detail during the early 1940s, capturing the region's dense network of rural schools and mills. Genealogists can trace family-named landmarks such as Galt Kump PO, Hafers Mill, and Philips Delight Sch.
  4. 1943 Map of Emmitsburg
    1943 Map of Emmitsburg
    1943 Emmitsburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Maryland's northern border and the Frederick Valley appear during the early 1940s, where the Catoctin range meets the Monocacy plain. Genealogists can trace family names at Hoovers Mill, locate historic institutions like Mount St Marys College, or follow the Western Maryland RR.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Carlisle, 1944 Print
    1943 Map of Carlisle, 1944 Print
    1943 Carlisle
    1944 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County during the mid-forties reveals a landscape transitioning between its deep industrial roots and new high-speed transit. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks like Farmers Academy, Reading Banks, and the Carlisle Barracks.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1944 Map of Manchester
    1944 Map of Manchester
    1944 Manchester
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania-Maryland border country was a landscape of mill seats and rural schools in the 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Mason And Dixon Line past Bachman Mills, Hoffackers School, and St Bartholomew Church.
  13. 1944 Map of Gettysburg
    1944 Map of Gettysburg
    1944 Gettysburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Gettysburg and its surrounding townships appear here in the 1940s, providing a clear look at the battlefield and rural Adams County. Genealogists and historians can trace the terrain of Devils Den, identify small schools like Boyd School, and locate the Hoffman Orphanage.
  16. 1944 Map of Flat Ridge
    1944 Map of Flat Ridge
    1944 Flat Ridge
    1944 Print · USGS
    The South Mountain high country in the mid-1940s is defined by vast state forests and conservation lands. Hikers and historians can trace the Appalachian Trail past Caledonia Park, Strasbaugh School, and the Chambersburg Reservoir.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1944 Map of Mc Sherrystown
    1944 Map of Mc Sherrystown
    1944 Mc Sherrystown
    1944 Print · USGS
    Adams County at the height of the mid-forties reveals a landscape defined by small boroughs, limestone quarries, and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family locations near Mc Sherrystown, St Joseph Academy, and the rail junction at Berlin Jct.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1944 Map of Littlestown
    1944 Map of Littlestown
    1944 Littlestown
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania and Maryland borderlands are captured here in the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape of rural schoolhouses and industrial milling. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites near Menges Mill, Cherrytown, and Oak Grove School.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1944 Map of Blue Ridge Summit
    1944 Map of Blue Ridge Summit
    1944 Blue Ridge Summit
    1944 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured here during the 1940s, showing the vital rail and military presence in the Blue Ridge mountains. Researchers can trace the Western Maryland line through Blue Ridge Summit and locate wartime sites like Camp Ritchie.
  28. 1944 Map of Arendtsville
    1944 Map of Arendtsville
    1944 Arendtsville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Adams County orchard country and the eastern slopes of South Mountain are captured here during the mid-1940s. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural schoolhouses, including Shellys School, and old mill sites like Genoltz Mill near Arendtsville.
    7 unique versions available
  31. 1944 Map of Fairfield
    1944 Map of Fairfield
    1944 Fairfield
    1944 Print · USGS
    Adams County at the height of the 1940s shows the rural landscape west of the famous battlegrounds. Researchers can trace the Western Maryland railroad and locate numerous country schoolhouses like Oak Grove School and Belmont School.
  34. 1944 Map of Taneytown
    1944 Map of Taneytown
    1944 Taneytown
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania's shared borderlands are captured here during the mid-1940s, showing a rural landscape anchored by local commerce and education. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Hoffmans Orphanage, Kump Station, and several rural schoolhouses such as Edgrove School.
  37. 1944 Map of Biglerville
    1944 Map of Biglerville
    1944 Biglerville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Adams County’s orchard country and rail corridors are preserved here at the height of the mid-century fruit packing era. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Rock Chapel School, the H G Baugher Fruit Packing Co, and old rail stops like Bendersville Sta.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1944 Map of Hampton
    1944 Map of Hampton
    1944 Hampton
    1944 Print · USGS
    Adams County townships like Huntington and Straban appear here during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of small farms and family-named schools. You can trace old property lines and local landmarks from Round Hill School to the banks of Conewago Creek.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1944 Map of Iron Springs
    1944 Map of Iron Springs
    1944 Iron Springs
    1944 Print · USGS
    The South Mountain highlands of Adams and Franklin Counties are captured during the mid-forties, highlighting the Appalachian Trail and early medical facilities. Trace the rail-and-valley economy through Fairfield Sta, Maria Furnace, and the Roofing Plant.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1945 Map of Newville
    1945 Map of Newville
    1945 Newville
    1945 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County at the end of the war shows a landscape where the new turnpike crosses a valley of established farms and mills. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Elliotts Mill, the Greythorne Walnut Bottom PO, and schools like Bluehill Sch.
  49. 1945 Map of Emmitsburg
    1945 Map of Emmitsburg
    1945 Emmitsburg
    1945 Print · USGS
    Maryland's northern border country is captured in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of storied academies and quiet river crossings. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the many rural schools and small settlements like St. Anthony, Motters, and Keysville.
  52. 1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Baltimore
    1948 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania crossroads are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic rail lines and major military installations. Genealogists can trace family connections in Gettysburg, Westminster, and near the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
    2 unique versions available
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