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1940s Maps of Burlington, Vermont

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

Burlington, 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 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 1948 Map of Milton, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Milton, 1954 Print
    1948 Milton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Chittenden County shows a landscape of lakeside camps and interior dairy farms connected by the Central Vermont rail. Genealogists can trace family roots at St Anns Ch, Hope Cem, and vanished school districts like Silvertown Sch.
    4 unique versions available
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