1940s Maps of Ames, Illinois
Explore 2 historic maps of Ames 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 Ames'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 Ames's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Ames, IL maps
(2)- 1940 Map of Renault, 1955 Print
1940 Renault1955 Print · USGSThe Illinois-Missouri borderlands come to life in the 1940s, highlighting the river-driven economy and rural community structure of the Mississippi valley. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of local landmarks, from the Ruma Convent to historic schoolhouses like Yankeetown School and Foster School.2 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Saint Louis
1949 Saint Louis1949 Print · USGSGreater St. Louis and its surrounding river valleys are captured here just after the war, showing the metropolitan core and the rural Ozark fringe. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail network of the Wabash RR or locate landmarks like Meramec Caverns Airport and Scott Air Force Base.2 unique versions available
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