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1940s Maps of Barry County, Missouri

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

Barry County, MO maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Rocky Comfort, 1962 Print
    1941 Map of Rocky Comfort, 1962 Print
    1941 Rocky Comfort
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Big Sugar Creek and the Missouri and Arkansas railroad. Researchers can trace rural life through dozens of local sites like Chitwood Cem, Rocky Comfort, and the Spring Hill Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1942 Map of Aurora, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Aurora, 1961 Print
    1942 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    The northern Ozarks come to life in this mid-century survey of the rugged borderlands where three counties meet. Researchers can trace the path of the Missouri Pacific railroad through Aurora or locate family roots at rural landmarks like Charity Cem and Mountain Home Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Ritchey
    1943 Map of Ritchey
    1943 Ritchey
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southwest Missouri during the war years shows a landscape of busy railroads and emerging military sites. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Odd Fellows Cem, Dungy Mine, and rural centers such as Stark City.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Monett
    1943 Map of Monett
    1943 Monett
    1943 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Barry and Lawrence County line during the mid-forties, this map reveals the vital railroad hub at Monett and its surrounding farmsteads. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Red Mill, Arnold Chapel, and the Cox Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Rocky Comfort
    1943 Map of Rocky Comfort
    1943 Rocky Comfort
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands of McDonald County come into sharp focus during the early 1940s, showing a landscape of deep hollows and high ridges. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Seven Star Sch, Greason Cem, and the village of Powell.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1944 Map of Cassville
    1944 Map of Cassville
    1944 Cassville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Barry County and the Missouri Ozarks come alive in the late 1930s, showing the early development of Roaring River State Park. Researchers can trace old family names and sites at True Love Cem, Pender Switch, and the CCC Camp near Cassville.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1945 Map of Harrison
    1945 Map of Harrison
    1945 Harrison
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Ozark and Boston Mountains straddle the Missouri-Arkansas border during the mid-forties, showing a landscape of forest ridges and river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Monett and West Plains or early lake developments at Bull Shoals Res and Norfork Lake.
  22. 1945 Map of Aurora
    1945 Map of Aurora
    1945 Aurora
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Ozark plateau around Aurora and Crane is captured here during the mid-forties, showing a landscape defined by rail junctions and rural school districts. Researchers can trace ancestral locations like Stubblefield Cem, the Clay Hill Ch, and old springs including Bean Factory Spr.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1949 Map of Harrison
    1949 Map of Harrison
    1949 Harrison
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri are shown just after the war, when the White River still followed its original course. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Missouri & Arkansas RR and locate rural hubs like Harrison, Eureka Springs, and Mountain Home.
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