1940s Maps of Scott County, Iowa

Explore 5 historic maps of Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Scott County, IA maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Milan, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of Milan, 1958 Print
    1944 Milan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Iowa border comes alive in the 1940s, highlighting the industrial riverfronts and the rural interior of Rock Island and Mercer Counties. Trace family roots and local industry at the Coal Valley Mine, the US Arsenal, or the vanished schoolhouses like Doxie School.

  2. 1948 Map of Milan, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Milan, 1955 Print
    1948 Milan
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities area in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the convergence of the Rock River and Mississippi River. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Chippiannock Cem, the County Sanitarium, and numerous country schools such as Tindall Sch.

  3. 1949 Map of Silvis
    1949 Map of Silvis
    1949 Silvis
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Illinois riverfront along the Mississippi at the close of the 1940s reveals a powerful hub of rail and industry. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional grounds like the East Moline State Hospital or find the early Miller Landing Field.

  4. 1949 Map of Davenport
    1949 Map of Davenport
    1949 Davenport
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities area emerged from the war years as a vital rail and river hub along the Mississippi River. Researchers can trace the complex industrial layout of Rock Island, find local landmarks like Augustana College, and locate the National Cem on the arsenal island.

  5. 1949 Map of Port Byron, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Port Byron, 1954 Print
    1949 Port Byron
    1954 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Mississippi and Rock Rivers defined the mid-century economy of these Illinois and Iowa river towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts and family burial grounds including Leafy Bower Sch, Edwards Cem, and Zion Ch.
    2 unique versions available

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