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1940s Maps of Chittenden County, Vermont

Explore 27 historic maps of Chittenden 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 Chittenden 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.
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Start exploring Chittenden County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Chittenden County, VT maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Plattsburg
    1941 Map of Plattsburg
    1941 Plattsburg
    1941 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain was a critical corridor of military and transport activity in the years leading into the war. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Plattsburg Barracks, the winding Rutland rail line, and the geological site at Ausable Chasm.
  4. 1941 Map of Willsboro
    1941 Map of Willsboro
    1941 Willsboro
    1941 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain's shores in New York and Vermont are captured here just before the war, showing a landscape defined by lakefront landings and busy railroads. Trace the routes of the Delaware and Hudson and find local landmarks like Craterclub, Whallonsburg, and St Josephs Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Willsboro
    1943 Map of Willsboro
    1943 Willsboro
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Lake Champlain shoreline in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of mountain-backed villages and vital cross-lake rail connections. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like St Josephs Ch, Lakeview Cem, and the path of the Delaware and Hudson railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Plattsburg
    1943 Map of Plattsburg
    1943 Plattsburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain was a bustling corridor of rail and water traffic in the early 1940s, connecting the Adirondack foothills to the Vermont islands. Genealogists and researchers can trace the old schoolhouses of Beekmantown, the Rutland railroad stops, and historic sites like Hotel Champlain.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1944 Map of Milton
    1944 Map of Milton
    1944 Milton
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Lake Champlain shoreline and the Lamoille River valley are captured here just before the mid-forties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouse districts, the grounds of Fort Ethan Allen, and early lakeside retreats like Camp Winisquam.
  16. 1944 Map of Mount Mansfield
    1944 Map of Mount Mansfield
    1944 Mount Mansfield
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northern Vermont in the mid-1940s is defined here by high mountain peaks and a dense network of rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local landmarks like Irish Settlement Sch, Marses Mill, and the high-altitude Mt Mansfield Hotel.
  19. 1944 Map of Camels Hump
    1944 Map of Camels Hump
    1944 Camels Hump
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Green Mountains at the height of the war era show a landscape defined by valley settlements and military expansion. You can trace the Central Vermont rail line through Bolton or find vanished rural schoolhouses like Ricker Sch and Phillips Sch.
  22. 1944 Map of Burlington
    1944 Map of Burlington
    1944 Burlington
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Burlington and its surrounding Lake Champlain shorelines are captured here at the height of the war years. Local historians can trace the Rutland Railroad through Shelburne or locate family sites near Prindle Corners and Fays Corners.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1948 Map of Richmond
    1948 Map of Richmond
    1948 Richmond
    1948 Print · USGS
    Chittenden County rural life and mountain industry are captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace the Central Vermont rail line through Richmond, locate the Old Round Church, and explore the limits of the Fort Ethan Allen Military Reservation.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1948 Map of Milton, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Milton, 1953 Print
    1948 Milton
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Lamoille River valley in the late 1940s shows a landscape of rail-connected villages and rising hills on the Franklin and Chittenden county line. Trace local heritage at Bellows Free Academy, the Central Vermont Railway, and Hope Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1948 Map of Mount Philo, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Mount Philo, 1953 Print
    1948 Mount Philo
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Champlain Valley at the end of the 1940s reveals a landscape of upland pastures and valley farms. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Shelburne Falls, rural schoolhouses like New Palmer Sch, and the high points of Mount Philo.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1948 Map of Essex Center, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Essex Center, 1953 Print
    1948 Essex Center
    1953 Print · USGS
    Chittenden County in the late 1940s is characterized by a network of crossroads settlements and small-scale quarries. Researchers can find old landmarks like St Anns Ch, the Central Vermont railroad, and family-named locations such as Butlers Corners.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1948 Map of Georgia Plains, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Georgia Plains, 1953 Print
    1948 Georgia Plains
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Chittenden County is shown here in the late forties, where the eastern shore of Lake Champlain meets a landscape of quiet farms and summer camps. Genealogists and local historians can locate early schoolhouses like School No 8 and find the exact footprints of West Milton and Checkerberry Village.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1948 Map of Mount Mansfield, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Mount Mansfield, 1953 Print
    1948 Mount Mansfield
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mount Mansfield and the Sterling Range appear here in the late 1940s, showcasing early Vermont ski culture and mountain hiking. Researchers can trace the original path of The Long Trail as it passes Taft Lodge, the Mount Mansfield Hotel, and the State Ski Dormitory.
    6 unique versions available
  43. 1948 Map of Huntington, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Huntington, 1953 Print
    1948 Huntington
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Huntington River valley and the heights of the Green Mountains are shown in the late 1940s before modern development. Hikers and historians can trace The Long Trail to remote camps like Gorham Lodge or find rural landmarks like Fiddock Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1948 Map of Bolton Mountain, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Bolton Mountain, 1953 Print
    1948 Bolton Mountain
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Green Mountains in the late 1940s served as both a recreational escape and a training ground for the military. You can trace the trails to high-altitude shelters like Taylor Lodge or locate the extensive Artillery Target Range within the Fort Ethan Allen Military Reservation.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1948 Map of Burlington, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Burlington, 1953 Print
    1948 Burlington
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Burlington and its surrounding lakefront villages were thriving during this era of post-war growth. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Rutland, locate the University of Vermont, and find early landmarks like Union Sta and Lakeview Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1948 Map of Waterbury, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Waterbury, 1953 Print
    1948 Waterbury
    1953 Print · USGS
    Washington County enters the post-war era as a landscape of deep river valleys and high forest ridges. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Waterbury, find the State Hospital, or locate remote mountain schools like Phillips Sch and Durkee Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1948 Map of Hinesburg, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Hinesburg, 1953 Print
    1948 Hinesburg
    1953 Print · USGS
    Chittenden and Addison counties are shown during the late 1940s, a period when rural Vermont still relied heavily on local mills and quarries. Genealogists and hikers can trace the old homesteads around Rhode Island Corner or explore the heights of Mount Pritchard and Shaker Mountain.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1948 Map of Underhill, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Underhill, 1953 Print
    1948 Underhill
    1953 Print · USGS
    Chittenden County in the late 1940s reveals a network of tight-knit rural school districts and river valley hamlets. Researchers can trace historic family-named landmarks and upland outposts like English Settlement Sch, Cloverdale, and Stevensville.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1948 Map of Gilson Mountain, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Gilson Mountain, 1953 Print
    1948 Gilson Mountain
    1953 Print · USGS
    Vermont's rural landscape is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a network of small upland hamlets and mountain farms. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Sanderson Cem, Parsons Sch, and the village of Binghamville.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1948 Map of Fort Ethan Allen, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Fort Ethan Allen, 1953 Print
    1948 Fort Ethan Allen
    1953 Print · USGS
    Chittenden County’s shoreline and military history are preserved here just after the war. You can trace the footprint of the Fort Ethan Allen Military Reservation, locate old district schools like Blakey Sch, and explore the 1940s layout of Colchester.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1948 Map of Essex Junction, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Essex Junction, 1953 Print
    1948 Essex Junction
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Winooski River valley in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of railroad towns and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Essex Junction and find long-lost landmarks like Kirby Corner, Fays Corner, and the Lake Iroquois Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 1948 Map of Burlington, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Burlington, 1954 Print
    1948 Burlington
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Lake Champlain shoreline and Winooski River valley are shown here just after the war, balancing urban growth with deep-rooted rural townships. Genealogists can locate family names and sites from St Michael College to remote landmarks like Prindle Corners and Fays Corner.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1948 Map of Mount Mansfield, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Mount Mansfield, 1954 Print
    1948 Mount Mansfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Green Mountains of Vermont meet the Lamoille River valley here during the post-war era, showing a mix of mountain tourism and traditional farming. Genealogists can trace family lines through the Irish Settlement and numerous rural sites like Sanderson Cem and Buck Hollow Sch.
    5 unique versions available
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