1940s Maps of Wichita, Kansas

Explore 9 historic maps of Wichita 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 Wichita'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 Wichita's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Wichita, KS maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Maize
    1941 Map of Maize
    1941 Maize
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Wichita, including Valley Center, Maize, and other nearby areas

  2. 1941 Map of Valley Center
    1941 Map of Valley Center
    1941 Valley Center
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Wichita, including Park City, Bel Aire, and other nearby areas

  3. 1942 Map of Valley Center
    1942 Map of Valley Center
    1942 Valley Center
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Wichita, including Park City, Bel Aire, and other nearby areas

  4. 1942 Map of Maize
    1942 Map of Maize
    1942 Maize
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Wichita, including Valley Center, Maize, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Wichita West
    1943 Map of Wichita West
    1943 Wichita West
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Wichita, including Maize, Illinois Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Wichita East
    1943 Map of Wichita East
    1943 Wichita East
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Wichita, including Eastborough, Riverside Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1943 Map of Derby
    1943 Map of Derby
    1943 Derby
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Wichita, including Derby, Haysville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1943 Map of Bayneville
    1943 Map of Bayneville
    1943 Bayneville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Wichita, including Haysville, Clearwater, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1945 Map of Andover
    1945 Map of Andover
    1945 Andover
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Wichita, including Andover, Minneha, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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