1940s Maps of Washington County, Florida

Explore 13 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, FL maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Crystal Lake, 1964 Print
    1944 Map of Crystal Lake, 1964 Print
    1944 Crystal Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    In the Florida panhandle during the mid-1940s, this area showcases a landscape of countless named ponds and lakes along the Washington Co Bay Co line. Trace the routes of the C C C Road and locate family-named features like Tyson Lake and Brit Lake.

  2. 1944 Map of Bruce, 1969 Print
    1944 Map of Bruce, 1969 Print
    1944 Bruce
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Choctawhatchee River bottomlands in the 1940s reveal a landscape of remote river camps and timber landings. Trace the early footprints of Bruce and Ebro, and locate riverfront sites like Cedar Tree Landing and the Ebro Sch.

  3. 1944 Map of Bennett, 1969 Print
    1944 Map of Bennett, 1969 Print
    1944 Bennett
    1969 Print · USGS
    Bay and Washington County during the mid-forties reveal a landscape of interconnected ponds and creek branches. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Gainer Cem and Porter Cem or locate the rural settlement of Bennett.

  4. 1945 Map of Bennett
    1945 Map of Bennett
    1945 Bennett
    1945 Print · USGS
    Upper Bay County and southern Washington County are shown here in the mid-1940s, centered on the complex drainage of the Econfina Creek valley. Genealogists can locate the Gainer Cem and trace old industrial sites like Mitchell Mill Creek near Bennett.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1945 Map of Red Head
    1945 Map of Red Head
    1945 Red Head
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Choctawhatchee River lowlands and the southern pine forests come into focus during the mid-1940s. Genealogists and local historians can locate early community hubs like Red Head and the Oak Grove Ch, or trace landmarks like the Moody Fire Tower and Ebro Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1945 Map of Bruce
    1945 Map of Bruce
    1945 Bruce
    1945 Print · USGS
    Florida's Panhandle river country is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the complex wetlands where Walton and Washington Counties meet. Researchers can trace the riverfront economy through sites like Cowford Ferry, Miller Landing, and the Ebro school.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1945 Map of Crystal Lake
    1945 Map of Crystal Lake
    1945 Crystal Lake
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle on the border of Washington and Bay counties is captured here in the mid-1940s, showcasing a unique landscape of sinkhole lakes and backwoods trails. Researchers can trace early routes like the C C C Road and locate family-named features such as Tyson Lake, Brit Lake, and Crystal Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1945 Map of Fountain
    1945 Map of Fountain
    1945 Fountain
    1945 Print · USGS
    Bay County during the mid-forties reveals a landscape shaped by timber interests and rural crossroads. Local researchers can trace old transportation routes like the Tramroad or locate the Youngstown Lookout Tower near Fountain.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1948 Map of Ponce De Leon, 1970 Print
    1948 Map of Ponce De Leon, 1970 Print
    1948 Ponce De Leon
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by natural springs and the crossroads of the Old Spanish Trail. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Knox Hill Sch, Hardy Cem, and the settlement of Ponce de Leon.

  10. 1949 Map of Millers Ferry, 1965 Print
    1949 Map of Millers Ferry, 1965 Print
    1949 Millers Ferry
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle's riverine border comes to life in the late 1940s as settlements like New Hope and Millers Ferry anchor the landscape. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Miller Cem, Wilcox Cem, and the rural Brink-Hill Sch.

  11. 1949 Map of Redbay, 1968 Print
    1949 Map of Redbay, 1968 Print
    1949 Redbay
    1968 Print · USGS
    Walton and Washington counties meet along the river bottomlands in the late 1940s. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Redbay Cem, Bruce Creek Sch, and the riverside Story Landing.

  12. 1949 Map of Hinsons Cross Roads, 1972 Print
    1949 Map of Hinsons Cross Roads, 1972 Print
    1949 Hinsons Cross Roads
    1972 Print · USGS
    Florida Panhandle life in the late 1940s centers on the river bends and rural intersections where the boundaries of Washington, Holmes, and Walton counties meet. Researchers can trace family ties through community landmarks like Hinsons Cross Roads, Davis Sch, and New Bethany Ch.

  13. 1949 Map of Caryville, 1973 Print
    1949 Map of Caryville, 1973 Print
    1949 Caryville
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Choctawhatchee River floodplain in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of winding sloughs and rail-side settlements. Genealogists can trace family names at Westville Cem and Dyson Cem or locate rural schools like New Prospect Sch and Union Sch.

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