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1940s Maps of Oxford, Chester County

Explore 4 historic maps of Oxford 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 Oxford'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 Oxford's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Oxford, Chester County maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Coatesville
    1943 Map of Coatesville
    1943 Coatesville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Chester County's industrial and rural landscape is shown in detail during the early 1940s, centered on the rail-driven growth of the Octoraro and Brandywine valleys. Family historians can trace ancestral roots through small hamlets and transit points like Derbydown PO, Doe Run Sta, and Sadsburyville.
  4. 1943 Map of Quarryville
    1943 Map of Quarryville
    1943 Quarryville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern Lancaster County is captured in detail during the early forties, showcasing a landscape of tight-knit rural townships and rail-connected villages. Genealogists can trace family footprints across numerous local sites like Nickel Mines, Conners Mill, and North Star School.
  7. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore emerge in this mid-century portrait of a region defined by river commerce and seaside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, locate early airfields like Dover Airpark, and find river defenses at Fort Delaware.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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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