1940s Maps of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Explore 2 historic maps of Allegheny 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 Allegheny 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 Allegheny County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Allegheny County, PA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Brownsville
    1940 Map of Brownsville
    1940 Brownsville
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Monongahela and Youghiogheny river valleys were the industrial heart of Pennsylvania during this era of coal and steel. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact locations of Vesta Mine, Salem Church, and historic rural schools like Central Sch.

  2. 1948 Map of Pittsburgh West, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Pittsburgh West, 1954 Print
    1948 Pittsburgh West
    1954 Print · USGS
    Pittsburgh’s western riverfronts and boroughs are captured in the mid-forties during a peak era of rail and industrial activity. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Highwood Cemetery or the Western State Penitentiary and trace the Chartiers Creek rail lines.

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