1940s Maps of Wayne County, Illinois

Explore 7 historic maps of Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Wayne County, IL maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Albion, 1969 Print
    1943 Map of Albion, 1969 Print
    1943 Albion
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne County, including Albion, Grayville, and other nearby areas

  2. 1946 Map of Albion
    1946 Map of Albion
    1946 Albion
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne County, including Albion, Grayville, and other nearby areas

  3. 1947 Map of Wayne City
    1947 Map of Wayne City
    1947 Wayne City
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne County, including Wayne City, Bluford, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Fairfield
    1948 Map of Fairfield
    1948 Fairfield
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne County, including Fairfield, Mill Shoals, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Flora, 1963 Print
    1948 Map of Flora, 1963 Print
    1948 Flora
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne County, including Flora, Clay City, and other nearby areas

  6. 1949 Map of Olney
    1949 Map of Olney
    1949 Olney
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne County, including Olney, West Salem, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1949 Map of Flora
    1949 Map of Flora
    1949 Flora
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Wayne County, including Flora, Clay City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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