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1940s Maps of Washington Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 12 historic maps of Washington Township 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 Washington Township'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 Washington Township's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Washington Township, PA maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  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 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
  31. 1944 Map of Greencastle
    1944 Map of Greencastle
    1944 Greencastle
    1944 Print · USGS
    Southern Pennsylvania's agricultural heartland is documented during the mid-forties, centered on the strategic rail junction at Greencastle. Genealogists and historians can trace local families through many district schools like Canebrake School and rural hubs like Shady Grove.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 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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