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1940s Maps of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

Explore 10 historic maps of Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Jefferson County, PA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Hallton
    1940 Map of Hallton
    1940 Hallton
    1940 Print · USGS
    Elk and Jefferson Counties appear here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by the Clarion River valley and the growth of the Allegheny National Forest. Researchers can find old industrial sites and rural landmarks like the Empire Tunnel, St Tobias Cem, and the CCC Camp.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1941 Map of Marienville
    1941 Map of Marienville
    1941 Marienville
    1941 Print · USGS
    Forest, Clarion, and Jefferson counties meet along the winding Clarion River in this pre-war survey of northern Pennsylvania's timberlands. Genealogists can locate numerous rural schoolhouses and social landmarks like Kahletown Hall, Greenwood Ch, and the Downey Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1941 Map of Ridgway, 1956 Print
    1941 Map of Ridgway, 1956 Print
    1941 Ridgway
    1956 Print · USGS
    Elk County at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by coal mining and heavy rail industry. Genealogists can locate family homes near Dagus Mines or trace the early foundations of Ridgway and St. Marys.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1942 Map of Punxsutawney
    1942 Map of Punxsutawney
    1942 Punxsutawney
    1942 Print · USGS
    West-central Pennsylvania during the early war years reveals a landscape shaped by rail transport and deep-rooted rural communities. Researchers can trace the legacy of local education and industry through dozens of named sites like Harmony Thomas School, McGees Mills, and Bells Mills.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Punxsutawney
    1943 Map of Punxsutawney
    1943 Punxsutawney
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania coal country around the turn of the century and through the war years is captured in this detailed survey of Jefferson, Indiana, and Clearfield counties. Researchers can trace the rail-reliant economy through Findley Mills, Rossiter Junction, and landmarks like the St Lawrence Fire Tower.
  16. 1943 Map of Hallton
    1943 Map of Hallton
    1943 Hallton
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Clarion River valley and surrounding plateau are captured here just before the mid-century, revealing a network of isolated settlements and forest industry. Researchers can find old sites like the CCC Camp near Croyland, the Empire Tunnel, and small rural schools including Lake City Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1944 Map of Du Bois
    1944 Map of Du Bois
    1944 Du Bois
    1944 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Clearfield counties are shown during the height of their industrial era in the 1940s. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Groves Sch or McAninch Sch and trace the operations at Eleanora Mines.
  22. 1944 Map of Brookville
    1944 Map of Brookville
    1944 Brookville
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Jefferson and Clarion County borderlands come alive in the 1940s, showing a landscape defined by river-valley railroads and rural school districts. Researchers can trace the lineage of local communities through landmarks like Mead Chapel, the mining works at Conifer, and old post offices in Worthville or Markton.
  25. 1944 Map of Ridgway
    1944 Map of Ridgway
    1944 Ridgway
    1944 Print · USGS
    Elk County at the height of its industrial rail era reveals a landscape of coal mines and mountain settlements. Trace the operations of the Toby Mine and Kyler Mine or find family roots at Decker Chapel and Gardner Hill Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1949 Map of Brookville
    1949 Map of Brookville
    1949 Brookville
    1949 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County settlement at the end of the 1940s centers on the river junctions and rail lines near Brookville. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of country schoolhouses like Oaks School and villages like Summerville or Knoxdale.
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