1940s Maps of Upper Holmesburg, Philadelphia

Explore 3 historic maps of Upper Holmesburg 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 Upper Holmesburg'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 Upper Holmesburg's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Upper Holmesburg, Philadelphia maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Norristown
    1942 Map of Norristown
    1942 Norristown
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Upper Holmesburg, including Philadelphia, Abington Township, and other nearby areas

  2. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Newark
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Upper Holmesburg, including New York, Philadelphia, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Newark
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Upper Holmesburg, including New York, Philadelphia, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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