1940s Maps of Washington County, Illinois

Explore 4 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.

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


Washington County, IL maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Okawville, 1958 Print
    1940 Map of Okawville, 1958 Print
    1940 Okawville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Marissa, Okawville, and other nearby areas

  2. 1943 Map of Ashley, 1967 Print
    1943 Map of Ashley, 1967 Print
    1943 Ashley
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Centralia, Irvington, and other nearby areas

  3. 1946 Map of Ashley
    1946 Map of Ashley
    1946 Ashley
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Centralia, Irvington, and other nearby areas

  4. 1948 Map of Carlyle
    1948 Map of Carlyle
    1948 Carlyle
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington County, including Breese, Carlyle, and other nearby areas

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