1940s Maps of West Palm Beach, Florida

Explore 6 historic maps of West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach'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.
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Start exploring West Palm Beach's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


West Palm Beach, FL maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Delta, 1961 Print
    1945 Map of Delta, 1961 Print
    1945 Delta
    1961 Print · USGS
    Palm Beach County’s interior wetlands are preserved here as they appeared mid-century, before the spread of coastal development. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of the Seaboard Air Line through the Loxahatchee Slough and locate the early settlement of Delta.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1946 Map of Riviera Beach, 1956 Print
    1946 Map of Riviera Beach, 1956 Print
    1946 Riviera Beach
    1956 Print · USGS
    Palm Beach County’s coastline in the mid-forties reveals a landscape defined by the Intracoastal Waterway and thriving rail corridors. Trace early development from Monet down to Riviera Beach, and locate coastal landmarks like the Seminole Golf Club and Peanut I.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1946 Map of Palm Beach Farms, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Palm Beach Farms, 1958 Print
    1946 Palm Beach Farms
    1958 Print · USGS
    Palm Beach County's interior wetlands meet early post-war development in the 1940s, showing the struggle to drain and define the landscape. Researchers can trace the early grids of Greenacres City and West Palm Beach Farms alongside the critical West Palm Beach Canal.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1946 Map of Palm Beach, 1964 Print
    1946 Map of Palm Beach, 1964 Print
    1946 Palm Beach
    1964 Print · USGS
    Palm Beach and its inland neighbors are captured here during a period of rapid post-war growth and military activity. Local historians can trace the footprint of the Morrison Field Air Base or locate family sites near Woodlawn Cem and the Military Trail Sch.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1949 Map of Palm Beach Farms
    1949 Map of Palm Beach Farms
    1949 Palm Beach Farms
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Palm Beach interior in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of massive wetlands and early agricultural expansion. Researchers can trace the development of Greenacres City, identify the Military Reservation, and follow the West Palm Beach Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Riviera Beach
    1949 Map of Riviera Beach
    1949 Riviera Beach
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Florida coast near Lake Park and Riviera Beach is shown here just after the war as the resort economy expanded. Trace the historic rail lines of the Florida East Coast, find the Seminole Golf Club, and locate the U S Coast Guard Reservation.

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