1940s Maps of Washington County, Vermont

Explore 12 historic maps of Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Washington County, VT maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Plainfield, 1953 Print
    1940 Map of Plainfield, 1953 Print
    1940 Plainfield
    1953 Print · USGS
    Vermont's hill country is captured here just before the war, showing a landscape defined by small farms and upland schools. Genealogists can locate family landmarks at Maple Cors Calais PO, Old West Ch, and the St Johnsbury and Lake Champlain RR.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Plainfield
    1943 Map of Plainfield
    1943 Plainfield
    1943 Print · USGS
    Vermont's highland farming and rail communities are captured here in the 1940s as the state's rural landscape remained densely settled. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Hollister Hill Sch, trace the Montpelier and Wells River RR, or find the Old West Ch near Kent Cors.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of St. Johnsbury
    1943 Map of St. Johnsbury
    1943 St. Johnsbury
    1943 Print · USGS
    Upper Vermont and New Hampshire communities thrive along the Connecticut and Passumpsic rivers during the early war years. Genealogists can trace family names at Walden Four Corners, find rural schoolhouses like Stanton Sch, or locate the Goslants Mill site.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1944 Map of Montpelier
    1944 Map of Montpelier
    1944 Montpelier
    1944 Print · USGS
    Central Vermont in the mid-1940s is mapped here with a focus on its mountain settlements and river valley corridors. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous district schools like Loomis Hill Sch and the location of the Talc Mine.

  5. 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.

  6. 1947 Map of Corinth
    1947 Map of Corinth
    1947 Corinth
    1947 Print · USGS
    The granite quarrying region of Vermont is captured here just after the war, showing the industrial density of the hills. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Wilson Cem, Miles Sch, and settlements such as Goose Green and Websterville.

  7. 1948 Map of East Barre
    1948 Map of East Barre
    1948 East Barre
    1948 Print · USGS
    Central Vermont's quarrying and timber lands are captured here just after the war, showing the industrial centers of the Knox Mountains area. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous remote burial grounds like Hutchinson Cem and schoolhouses such as Quarry Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 1948 Map of Camels Hump, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Camels Hump, 1954 Print
    1948 Camels Hump
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Green Mountains of the late 1940s are defined by the Winooski River corridor and the high peaks of the range. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of mountain life through Old Round Ch, the Machine Gun Sch, and the rail stops of the Central Vermont line.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1949 Map of St. Johnsbury, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of St. Johnsbury, 1957 Print
    1949 St. Johnsbury
    1957 Print · USGS
    Caledonia County and the upper Connecticut River valley are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by rail and river. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Walden Four Corners, the Frank D Comerford Hydro-electric Plant, and the historic Hazen Road.
    3 unique versions available

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