1940s Maps of Melbourne, Missouri

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


Melbourne, MO maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Gilman
    1946 Map of Gilman
    1946 Gilman
    1946 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Daviess and Harrison Counties are captured here during a period of transition for rural Missouri's rail and school networks. Researchers can trace the legacy of local education through nearly twenty named school sites like Liberty Sch and Red Sch, or locate family sites near Bancroft and the Wabash line.

  2. 1948 Map of Gilman
    1948 Map of Gilman
    1948 Gilman
    1948 Print · USGS
    Daviess and Harrison counties are shown in the late 1940s, capturing a detailed landscape of rural Missouri crossroads and small-town commerce. Genealogists can trace family roots through the numerous named landmarks like Gilman City P O, Bancroft, and the Wabash railroad line.
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