1940s Maps of the United States

1. 1940 Map of Gainesville

   

   1940 Gainesville

   1940 Print · USGS

   Ozark County at the end of the 1930s reveals a landscape of isolated river fords and high-ridge settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near landmarks like Gainesville, Price Cem, and White Ferry.

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4. 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.

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7. 1940 Map of Rowland

   

   1940 Rowland

   1940 Print · USGS

   Remote ranching and high-desert terrain define this borderland region during the mid-1930s. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named sites such as Budde Rizzi Ranch, the McKnight Cabin, and the community of Rowland.

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10. 1940 Map of Stony Point

    

    1940 Stony Point

    1940 Print · USGS

    Hawkins County is captured here just before the mid-century, where the winding Holston River meets a landscape of steep mountain ridges and fertile valley bottoms. Genealogists and local historians can locate Surgoinsville, trace the old Southern Railroad, and find rural landmarks like Mowls Mill and Maxwell Academy.

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13. 1940 Map of Thunder Mtn.

    

    1940 Thunder Mtn.

    1940 Print · USGS

    Marinette County and the surrounding woods are captured here in the early 1940s as a hub of timber production and forestry management. Genealogists and historians can trace rural schools like Silver Cliff Sch, the site of the State Fish Hatchery, and fire lookouts atop Thunder Mountain.

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16. 1940 Map of Burnsville

    

    1940 Burnsville

    1940 Print · USGS

    Yancey County in the late Depression era shows a landscape of tightly knit mountain communities and early state infrastructure. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Clearmont Cem, the State Prison Camp, and the remote Day Book post office.

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19. 1940 Map of Loudon

    

    1940 Loudon

    1940 Print · USGS

    Tennessee river life and rural industry meet in the early 1940s as the river valley begins to transform. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Eve-Mills, Huff Ferry, and the Maple Spring Wadkins Cem.

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22. 1940 Map of Talbott

    

    1940 Talbott

    1940 Print · USGS

    In the Tennessee Valley just before the 1940s, this area shows a landscape shaped by the Holston River and the Southern railroad. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Kidwell Ridge Ch, Lawrence Mill, and the Sunderland Cem.

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25. 1940 Map of Wachusett Mtn

    

    1940 Wachusett Mtn

    1940 Print · USGS

    Central Massachusetts hill country and valley settlements are captured here just before the 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Boston and Maine Railroad lines and locate the State Sanatorium or Rural Glen Cem.

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28. 1940 Map of Tarkio

    

    1940 Tarkio

    1940 Print · USGS

    Atchison County at the end of the Depression was a landscape of river-bottom farms and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and country parishes like English Grove Ch, Tarkio College, and Prairie Hill Cem.

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31. 1940 Map of McMinnville

    

    1940 McMinnville

    1940 Print · USGS

    Willamette Valley life centered on river and rail transit in the 1940s, from the streets of McMinnville to the fertile bottomlands. Local historians can trace early school sites like Grub College and river crossings such as the Wheatland Ferry.

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34. 1940 Map of Barco

    

    1940 Barco

    1940 Print · USGS

    The Currituck Banks and mainland North Carolina appear here during the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape of remote maritime villages and essential coastal navigation. Researchers can trace the Inland Waterway past Coinjock or locate early landmarks like the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Poyner Hill C. G. Sta.

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37. 1940 Map of Lee Valley

    

    1940 Lee Valley

    1940 Print · USGS

    Hawkins and Hancock Counties appear here at the start of the 1940s, showing a landscape defined by the ridgelines of Clinch Mountain. Local historians can trace old homesteads and community hubs like Lee Valley, Fairmont Sch, and the Morrell Cem.

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40. 1940 Map of Trail Canyon

    

    1940 Trail Canyon

    1940 Print · USGS

    The high San Gabriel peaks and canyons are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing the early infrastructure of the Angeles National Forest. Researchers can trace old utility routes like the transmission line and local landmarks like Yerba Buena Spring and Condor Peak.

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43. 1940 Map of Wesser

    

    1940 Wesser

    1940 Print · USGS

    The Nantahala Gorge and the winding Little Tennessee River define this high-country landscape as it appeared in the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Watia Ch, Tabor Cem, and mountain schools like Hightower Sch.

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46. 1940 Map of Metz

    

    1940 Metz

    1940 Print · USGS

    The Indiana-Ohio borderlands come into focus in the years before the war, showing a landscape of drainage ditches and family-named bridge crossings. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like Metz Cem, Bethel Ch, and the small settlement of Alvarado.

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49. 1940 Map of Hartford

    

    1940 Hartford

    1940 Print · USGS

    The Pigeon River valley comes to life in this 1940s survey of the Tennessee and North Carolina border. Genealogists can locate family names at Shultz Cem and Mcmillan Cem or trace the original route of the Appalachian Trail.

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52. 1940 Map of Baileyton

    

    1940 Baileyton

    1940 Print · USGS

    Greene County agriculture and mountain life are captured here just before the mid-century, showing the tightly-knit network of mills and valley schools. Researchers can trace family sites near Lick Creek Mill, Wesley Chapel, and Brittontown Sch.

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55. 1940 Map of Valyermo

    

    1940 Valyermo

    1940 Print · USGS

    The northern slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains meet the Antelope Valley in the late 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and local infrastructure like the Aldrich Ranch, the Llano P O, and the Valyermo Ranger Sta.

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58. 1940 Map of Morrison

    

    1940 Morrison

    1940 Print · USGS

    Whiteside and Carroll counties thrive as a robust agricultural landscape during the late 1930s, defined by the twin engines of the Rock River and major rail lines. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools like Ideal Sch and old cemeteries including Clyde Cem and Bethel Cem.

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61. 1940 Map of Newport

    

    1940 Newport

    1940 Print · USGS

    Newport and its surrounding river valleys come alive in this pre-war survey of Cocke County. Researchers can trace historic family names and community centers through sites like Rosenwald Sch, Union Cem, and the industrial activity near Tannery Island.

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64. 1940 Map of Danforth

    

    1940 Danforth

    1940 Print · USGS

    Upper Washington and Aroostook counties come into focus just before the war, showing the vital rail junction at Danforth. Family historians can locate rural landmarks like Irish Settlement, the Trout Creek Cem, and schools such as Bonner Sch or Butterfield Sch.

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67. 1940 Map of Jacob Lake

    

    1940 Jacob Lake

    1940 Print · USGS

    The high plateau of the Arizona Strip is captured here in the mid-1930s, showing the early forest service and ranching footprint. You can trace the historic Kane Trail, locate the Jacob Lake Ranger Sta, and identify remote watering spots like Kane Springs.

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70. 1940 Map of Evey Canyon

    

    1940 Evey Canyon

    1940 Print · USGS

    The foothills of the San Gabriel Mts meet the growing community of Claremont in this 1940s-era survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early road network of the valley and find mountain landmarks like the Norton Sch and Lower San Antonio Guard Station.

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73. 1940 Map of Ida

    

    1940 Ida

    1940 Print · USGS

    Monroe County farmland and the village of Ida are captured here just before the war, when the New York Central railroad still fueled local transit. Researchers can trace rural school districts like King Sch and find family sites near Immanuel Cem.

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