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1940s Maps of Drake, Missouri

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

Drake, MO maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Gerald, 1958 Print
    1941 Map of Gerald, 1958 Print
    1941 Gerald
    1958 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Gasconade counties are documented here in the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape defined by small-town rail stops and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as St Paul Cem, Japan Sch, and the settlement of Champion City.
  4. 1944 Map of Gerald
    1944 Map of Gerald
    1944 Gerald
    1944 Print · USGS
    Gerald and the surrounding Gasconade County hills are shown here just after the start of the 1940s as the rail-and-river economy shaped local life. Genealogists can trace a network of rural schools and churches, including Drake Ch, Tea Sch, and Champion City.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1949 Map of Saint Louis
    1949 Map of Saint Louis
    1949 Saint Louis
    1949 Print · USGS
    Greater St. Louis and its surrounding river valleys are captured here just after the war, showing the metropolitan core and the rural Ozark fringe. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail network of the Wabash RR or locate landmarks like Meramec Caverns Airport and Scott Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
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