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1940s Maps of Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Explore 31 historic maps of Franklin 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 Franklin 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.
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Start exploring Franklin County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Franklin County, PA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Orbisonia
    1940 Map of Orbisonia
    1940 Orbisonia
    1940 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania's Ridge and Valley province is captured here just as the Pennsylvania Turnpike reached Burnt Cabins. Researchers can trace the narrow-gauge EAST BROAD TOP RR and locate family landmarks like Jordan Cem, Kuhns Mill, or St Marys Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1941 Map of East Waterford
    1941 Map of East Waterford
    1941 East Waterford
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Ridge-and-Valley province of Central Pennsylvania appears here in the years before the war, dominated by the great parallel spans of Tuscarora Mountain. Genealogists can locate family sites among numerous rural institutions like Pine Glen Ch, McCullochs Mills, and the CCC Camp at East Waterford.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Hagerstown
    1942 Map of Hagerstown
    1942 Hagerstown
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Valley and Potomac corridor are captured here at the height of the Second World War rail-and-river era. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial landscape of Richmond Furnace, the route of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and the grounds of Camp Ritchie.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 1943 Map of Hagerstown
    1943 Map of Hagerstown
    1943 Hagerstown
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Valley was a critical wartime logistics hub in the 1940s, teeming with rail traffic and new military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal or locate local landmarks like Richmond Furnace and Camp Ritchie.
  19. 1943 Map of Mercersburg, 1952 Print
    1943 Map of Mercersburg, 1952 Print
    1943 Mercersburg
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mercersburg and the surrounding Cumberland Valley are shown here during the early 1940s as a landscape of rural school districts and rail-side hamlets. Researchers can trace family roots at Mercersburg Academy or locate old sites like Heimbaugh Lime and Claylick Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1943 Map of Chambersburg, 1955 Print
    1943 Map of Chambersburg, 1955 Print
    1943 Chambersburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Chambersburg and the Cumberland Valley are seen here during the war years, dominated by the massive Letterkenny Ordnance Depot and active rail lines. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like Salem Ch and the Pennsylvania Soldiers Orphan Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1943 Map of Mercersburg, 1955 Print
    1943 Map of Mercersburg, 1955 Print
    1943 Mercersburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the 1940s is captured here in its transition from a ridge-and-valley wilderness to a settled agricultural heartland. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Claylick Sch, the historic Mercersburg Academy, and the village of Fort Loudon.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1943 Map of Shippensburg, 1965 Print
    1943 Map of Shippensburg, 1965 Print
    1943 Shippensburg
    1965 Print · USGS
    Cumberland and Franklin Counties are captured here during the Second World War as modern infrastructure began to pierce the ridges. Researchers can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks like State Normal Sch, Orrstown, and the Union Ch.
  31. 1944 Map of Scotland
    1944 Map of Scotland
    1944 Scotland
    1944 Print · USGS
    Franklin County at the height of the war years reveals a landscape of tight-knit rail towns and mountain forest reserves. Genealogists can locate specific homesteads and institutions like the Soldiers Orphan School, the Stone Quarry, and schools like Mt Vernon School.
    7 unique versions available
  34. 1944 Map of Waynesboro
    1944 Map of Waynesboro
    1944 Waynesboro
    1944 Print · USGS
    Franklin County at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape of busy rail sidings and mountain institutions. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local landmarks, from Ryder School and Five Forks to the sprawling Mont Alto Sanatorium Grounds.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1944 Map of Clear Spring
    1944 Map of Clear Spring
    1944 Clear Spring
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Ridge and Valley province is captured here during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by mountain gaps and valley settlements. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Cushwa Mill, Dry Run Store, and the McLaughlin School.
  40. 1944 Map of Smithsburg
    1944 Map of Smithsburg
    1944 Smithsburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Mason-Dixon line divides this 1940s landscape where industrial valley towns meet the high ridgelines of the South Mountain range. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and wartime activity at Camp Ritchie, Greensburg School, and Bowmans Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 1944 Map of St Thomas
    1944 Map of St Thomas
    1944 St Thomas
    1944 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's deep ridges and valley farms are captured in this mid-1940s survey just as wartime industry and rural education were shifting. Researchers can trace family sites near St. Thomas, Franklin Furnace, and the Edenville Consolidated School.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1944 Map of Hagerstown
    1944 Map of Hagerstown
    1944 Hagerstown
    1944 Print · USGS
    Hagerstown and the Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands are captured here during the mid-1940s industrial peak. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines and rural school districts like White Oak Forest School or find the Fairchild Aircraft Division at the municipal airport.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 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.
  55. 1944 Map of Mason-Dixon
    1944 Map of Mason-Dixon
    1944 Mason-Dixon
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania intersect along the creek-carved borderlands in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named sites like Martins Crossroads, find local institutions such as White Pine School, or locate the Fairview Roller Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1944 Map of Mercersburg
    1944 Map of Mercersburg
    1944 Mercersburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's landscape during the 1940s reveals a well-developed network of small-town institutions and mountain-side preserves. Genealogists and historians can locate specific local landmarks like Mercersburg Academy, the Blue Spring School, and Heinbaugh Lime.
  61. 1944 Map of Mc Connellsburg
    1944 Map of Mc Connellsburg
    1944 Mc Connellsburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Fulton counties are captured here during the mid-forties, showing the deep valleys between the Tuscarora and Cove mountain ridges. Genealogists can locate rural schoolhouses like Jugtown School and small settlements like Richmond Furnace or Dutchtown.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1944 Map of Chambersburg
    1944 Map of Chambersburg
    1944 Chambersburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Franklin County at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by industrial centers and burgeoning military infrastructure. Researchers can trace the dual rail lines serving Chambersburg or locate rural landmarks like U S Paper Mill and Social Island.
    6 unique versions available
  67. 1944 Map of Orbisonia
    1944 Map of Orbisonia
    1944 Orbisonia
    1944 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania's ridge-and-valley landscape is shown here at the height of the narrow-gauge era just as modern highways arrived. Researchers can trace the East Broad Top RR through Rockhill, find legacy family sites like Kuhns Mill, and locate the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Burnt Cabins.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1944 Map of Williamson
    1944 Map of Williamson
    1944 Williamson
    1944 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's rural landscape is captured here during the mid-forties, showing the township life of Antrim and Montgomery. Genealogists can locate family-named schoolhouses and academies like the Welsh Run Academy and Pinefield School, or trace the rail line through Williamson.
    5 unique versions available
  73. 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
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