1940s Maps of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Explore 4 historic maps of Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland 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.
  • 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 Westmoreland County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Westmoreland County, PA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Brownsville
    1940 Map of Brownsville
    1940 Brownsville
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Monongahela and Youghiogheny river valleys were the industrial heart of Pennsylvania during this era of coal and steel. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact locations of Vesta Mine, Salem Church, and historic rural schools like Central Sch.

  2. 1944 Map of Somerset
    1944 Map of Somerset
    1944 Somerset
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Laurel Highlands during the early years of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are captured here, showing the transition from old mountain roads to modern highways. Genealogists can trace family names at Rector Mill, Rhoads Field, and dozens of local schools like Knepper Sch.

  3. 1944 Map of New Florence
    1944 Map of New Florence
    1944 New Florence
    1944 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland and Indiana counties during the wartime years reveal a landscape shaped by coal, steam, and rail. Genealogists can trace family footprints in vanished settlements and school districts like Robindale Smokeless PO, Scottglen Sta, and Mahan Sch.

  4. 1944 Map of Donegal, 1945 Print
    1944 Map of Donegal, 1945 Print
    1944 Donegal
    1945 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland and Fayette Counties are shown in the 1940s just as the Pennsylvania Turnpike was changing the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of rural schools and churches, from Stauffer Sch to St Boniface Chapel.

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