1940s Maps of Jackson County, Missouri

Explore 11 historic maps of Jackson 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 Jackson 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.
  • 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 Jackson County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Jackson County, MO maps

(11)
  1. 1940 Map of Kansas City
    1940 Map of Kansas City
    1940 Kansas City
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1940 Map of Liberty
    1940 Map of Liberty
    1940 Liberty
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of North Kansas City
    1940 Map of North Kansas City
    1940 North Kansas City
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1940 Map of Independence
    1940 Map of Independence
    1940 Independence
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Independence, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1945 Map of Blue Springs, 1955 Print
    1945 Map of Blue Springs, 1955 Print
    1945 Blue Springs
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Independence, Lee's Summit, and other nearby areas

  6. 1945 Map of Missouri City, 1955 Print
    1945 Map of Missouri City, 1955 Print
    1945 Missouri City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Independence, Missouri City, and other nearby areas

  7. 1947 Map of Blue Springs
    1947 Map of Blue Springs
    1947 Blue Springs
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Independence, Lee's Summit, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1947 Map of Missouri City
    1947 Map of Missouri City
    1947 Missouri City
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Independence, Missouri City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print
    1947 Lawrence
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Overland Park, and other nearby areas

  10. 1948 Map of North Kansas City, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of North Kansas City, 1958 Print
    1948 North Kansas City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Kansas City, and other nearby areas

  11. 1949 Map of Lees Summit, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Lees Summit, 1954 Print
    1949 Lees Summit
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Jackson County, including Kansas City, Lee's Summit, and other nearby areas

End of results
Showing maps 1-11 of 11

Top cities of Jackson County

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Jackson County?
  • What is the oldest map of Jackson County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Jackson County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Jackson County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Jackson County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Jackson County?
  • Where are historical maps of Jackson County sourced from?