1940s Maps of Lake County, Indiana

Explore 2 historic maps of Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Lake County, IN maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Porter
    1940 Map of Porter
    1940 Porter
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Gary, Portage, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1949 Map of Crete
    1949 Map of Crete
    1949 Crete
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Chicago Heights, Park Forest, and other nearby areas

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