1940s Maps of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

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


Swarthmore, PA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Camden
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Swarthmore, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  2. 1942 Map of Lansdowne
    1942 Map of Lansdowne
    1942 Lansdowne
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Swarthmore, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  3. 1946 Map of Lansdowne
    1946 Map of Lansdowne
    1946 Lansdowne
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Swarthmore, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Swarthmore, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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