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1940s Maps of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Explore 16 historic maps of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia'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 Philadelphia's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Philadelphia, PA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Norristown
    1942 Map of Norristown
    1942 Norristown
    1942 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Pennsylvania at the onset of World War II shows a landscape of busy industrial river towns and expanding rail suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early transit networks connecting Norristown, Doylestown, and the riverfront at New Hope.
  4. 1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Camden
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Philadelphia and Camden metropolitan corridor is captured here at the height of the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Reading R.R. and locate communities from Swedesboro to Merchantville.
  7. 1942 Map of Burlington
    1942 Map of Burlington
    1942 Burlington
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley thrived at the start of the 1940s as a hub of heavy rail and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and old transit points like Dunks Ferry, Borton Landing, and Neshaminy Falls.
  10. 1942 Map of Lansdowne
    1942 Map of Lansdowne
    1942 Lansdowne
    1942 Print · USGS
    Delaware County townships thrive just before the mid-century, showing a landscape of dense residential growth and institutional landmarks. Genealogists can trace family sites near Holy Cross Cemetery or old rail hubs like Morton Sta and Lansdowne Sta.
  13. 1943 Map of Philadelphia
    1943 Map of Philadelphia
    1943 Philadelphia
    1943 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia and Camden are shown at their wartime peak, anchored by the industrial activity of the Delaware River waterfront. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected neighborhoods and landmarks like the U. S. Navy Yard, Fort Mifflin, and the Alms House.
  16. 1943 Map of Norristown
    1943 Map of Norristown
    1943 Norristown
    1943 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County in the early 1940s is a thriving network of rail-side industrial hubs and established borough centers. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Norristown and Lansdale or locate landmarks like the Eastern State Penitentiary.
  19. 1944 Map of Langhorne, 1947 Print
    1944 Map of Langhorne, 1947 Print
    1944 Langhorne
    1947 Print · USGS
    Bucks County's suburban and industrial landscape comes into focus during the mid-1940s, showing a transition from rural farmland to settled boroughs. Genealogists can trace family connections through sites like George School, St Andrews Ch, and the many rail stops along the Reading Company line.
  22. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Newark
    1971 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor from Philadelphia to New York was in a period of massive transition during the mid-forties. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley RR, locate military installations like Picatinny Arsenal, and explore the early sprawl near Levittown.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1946 Map of Lansdowne
    1946 Map of Lansdowne
    1946 Lansdowne
    1946 Print · USGS
    Delaware County enters the post-war era as a thriving network of rail-connected suburbs and institutional landmarks. Genealogists can trace family plots across Arlington Cemetery or locate old community hubs like Leipers Ch and Swarthmore College.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 1947 Map of Langhorne
    1947 Map of Langhorne
    1947 Langhorne
    1947 Print · USGS
    Bucks County's suburban and industrial evolution is captured here in the years following the war. Researchers can trace the path of the Trenton Cut-Off, locate historic institutions like George School, or find the Silver Star Airport near Glenlake.
  34. 1947 Map of Beverly
    1947 Map of Beverly
    1947 Beverly
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor was a hub of transit and industry in the late forties, connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey via the Pennsylvania RR. Researchers can trace the footprints of institutional sites like the Philadelphia State Hospital or the St Elizabeth Convent.
  37. 1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Newark
    1949 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Philadelphia and New York comes alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive rail networks of the Reading Railroad and locate major installations like Fort Dix or Picatinny Arsenal.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1949 Map of Camden, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Camden, 1953 Print
    1949 Camden
    1953 Print · USGS
    Post-war New Jersey and Pennsylvania are captured here at the height of their industrial and suburban expansion. Genealogists can locate family plots in Harleigh Cem or Locustwood Cemetery while tracing the vanished Central Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1949 Map of Philadelphia, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Philadelphia, 1953 Print
    1949 Philadelphia
    1953 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia at the close of the 1940s reveals a bustling industrial powerhouse and deeply rooted residential neighborhoods. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the READING RR, locate historic landmarks like Independence Hall, or explore the sprawling US NAVAL RESERVATION and FAIRMOUNT PARK.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1949 Map of Woodbury, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Woodbury, 1954 Print
    1949 Woodbury
    1954 Print · USGS
    Gloucester County during the post-war era shows a landscape transitioning from the industrial riverfront of the Delaware River to growing inland communities. Researchers can trace historical sites like the Hog Island Shipyard (Abandoned), Red Bank Battlefield, and the rail corridors of the Reading Seashore Lines.
    2 unique versions available
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