1940s Maps of Grand Rapids, Michigan

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


Grand Rapids, MI maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Cedar Springs
    1943 Map of Cedar Springs
    1943 Cedar Springs
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Plainfield Charter Township, Walker, and other nearby areas

  2. 1943 Map of Grand Rapids
    1943 Map of Grand Rapids
    1943 Grand Rapids
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Rapids, including Wyoming, Kentwood, and other nearby areas

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