1940s Maps of Washington County, Alabama

Explore 10 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.

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Start exploring Washington County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Washington County, AL maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Deer Park, 1966 Print
    1942 Map of Deer Park, 1966 Print
    1942 Deer Park
    1966 Print · USGS
    Crossing the state line in the 1940s, this area is defined by the river systems and early rail lines of the Piney Woods. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Turners Store, Stalworth Camp, and small rural schools including McCann Sch.

  2. 1943 Map of Deer Park
    1943 Map of Deer Park
    1943 Deer Park
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Alabama near the Mississippi border is shown here during the early 1940s, centered on the logging and rail corridors of the Escatawpa River. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Stalworth Camp, the Mississippi and Alabama RR, and several churches including Shiloh Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Choctaw Bluff, 1958 Print
    1943 Map of Choctaw Bluff, 1958 Print
    1943 Choctaw Bluff
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Alabama during the 1940s is shaped by the meeting of the Tombigbee River and Alabama River. Researchers can trace old river landings like Dixie Ldg and find the historic Grave of Red Eagle (Weatherford).
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of Tensaw, 1958 Print
    1943 Map of Tensaw, 1958 Print
    1943 Tensaw
    1958 Print · USGS
    Baldwin County at the height of the river-landing era is detailed here through its complex bayous and plantations. Genealogists can locate family names at Lancaster Cem and trace rural life at Fleming Sch or Davis Ldg.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Citronelle, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Citronelle, 1960 Print
    1943 Citronelle
    1960 Print · USGS
    The pine hills of northern Mobile County are captured here in the early 1940s, just as the river-and-rail economy matured. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Thomas Cem, Sims Chapel, and the Weaver Community House.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of McIntosh, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of McIntosh, 1972 Print
    1943 McIntosh
    1972 Print · USGS
    McIntosh and the Piney Woods of Washington County are shown here during the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape of timber, rails, and small settlements. Researchers can trace family roots through landmarks like Harris Cem, Fields Sch, and Pine Lodge Ch.

  7. 1944 Map of McIntosh
    1944 Map of McIntosh
    1944 McIntosh
    1944 Print · USGS
    Washington County during the early 1940s is captured here in detail, showing the rural communities of the Alabama pine belt. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Harris Cem and the small country congregations at Bethel Ch and Pine Lodge Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1944 Map of Tensaw
    1944 Map of Tensaw
    1944 Tensaw
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Alabama and Mobile River deltas are captured here during the mid-forties, showing a landscape defined by intricate waterways and rural landings. Researchers can trace historic river access at Old Ft Stoddard Mt Vernon Ldg or locate family sites like Lancaster Cem and Stockton Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1946 Map of Citronelle
    1946 Map of Citronelle
    1946 Citronelle
    1946 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alabama's pine-belt communities and rail networks are captured here in the mid-1940s as industry and infrastructure expanded. Researchers can locate specific local landmarks like Cherokee Mineral Sprs, Cedar Creek State Park, and the Fairford Fire Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1946 Map of Choctaw Bluff
    1946 Map of Choctaw Bluff
    1946 Choctaw Bluff
    1946 Print · USGS
    The river-bottom country of southwest Alabama is shown here just after the war, where the mighty Tombigbee and Alabama rivers meet. Researchers can trace historic river landings like Oven Bluff or find the Grave of Red Eagle (Weatherford) near the confluence.
    2 unique versions available

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