1940s Maps of Douglas County, Kansas

Explore 3 historic maps of Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Douglas County, KS maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print
    1947 Lawrence
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Douglas County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  2. 1949 Map of Williamstown, 1967 Print
    1949 Map of Williamstown, 1967 Print
    1949 Williamstown
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Douglas County, including Lawrence, Kanwaka Township, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1949 Map of Perry, 1968 Print
    1949 Map of Perry, 1968 Print
    1949 Perry
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Douglas County, including Kanwaka Township, Perry, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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