1940s Maps of Oregon County, Missouri

Explore 12 historic maps of Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Oregon County, MO maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Gatewood
    1941 Map of Gatewood
    1941 Gatewood
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks meet the Arkansas border in the 1930s, a period when the Eleven Point River was the lifeblood of remote forest communities. Researchers can locate dozens of country schoolhouses like Charter Oak Sch and river landmarks such as Stubblefield Ferry.

  2. 1943 Map of Thayer, 1963 Print
    1943 Map of Thayer, 1963 Print
    1943 Thayer
    1963 Print · USGS
    Thayer and Koshkonong sit at the heart of the Ozark borderlands during the early 1940s, as the railroad drove local commerce. Researchers can locate dozens of country schools and family landmarks like Grand Gulf, Harbeston Sink, and Victory Mission Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Van Buren, 1960 Print
    1944 Map of Van Buren, 1960 Print
    1944 Van Buren
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Ozark hill country of Carter and Shannon counties appears here in the mid-1940s. Researchers can trace the St Louis San Francisco rail line or locate rural sites like Pleasant Site Cem, Chicopee, and the Bristoll Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1944 Map of Couch, 1960 Print
    1944 Map of Couch, 1960 Print
    1944 Couch
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks and the Arkansas borderlands appear in mid-century detail during the 1940s, highlighting the remote settlement of Oregon County. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Smyrna Ch, Couch Sch, and Hollis Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1944 Map of Birch Tree, 1962 Print
    1944 Map of Birch Tree, 1962 Print
    1944 Birch Tree
    1962 Print · USGS
    Shannon and Oregon Counties are shown in the mid-1940s, a landscape defined by the winding Eleven Point River and isolated Ozark settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Oak Forest Cem, Fair Grove Sch, and New Liberty.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1945 Map of Gatewood
    1945 Map of Gatewood
    1945 Gatewood
    1945 Print · USGS
    Ripley and Oregon counties are shown during the 1930s and 40s, a period defined by the growth of the national forest and river-based commerce. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Stubblefield Ferry, Thomasons Mill, and schools such as Mt Carmel Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1945 Map of Montier, 1960 Print
    1945 Map of Montier, 1960 Print
    1945 Montier
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks during the mid-1940s are documented here, showing a landscape of small settlements and river valleys just as the post-war era began. Local historians can trace dozens of country schools and churches, from Gravel Ridge Sch to the Hilltop Mission and the remote Sherwood Reese Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1946 Map of Thayer
    1946 Map of Thayer
    1946 Thayer
    1946 Print · USGS
    Oregon and Howell Counties in the 1940s reveal a network of rail-dependent towns and rural school districts along the Arkansas line. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Woodside Cem, Victory Mission Ch, and the many community schools like English Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1946 Map of Couch
    1946 Map of Couch
    1946 Couch
    1946 Print · USGS
    Oregon County is captured mid-century near the Arkansas border as the rural community network of one-room schools and country churches remained intact. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hollow Cem, Nebo Sch, and the settlements of Couch and Myrtle.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1946 Map of Van Buren
    1946 Map of Van Buren
    1946 Van Buren
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Ozark foothills of Carter County are shown here in the 1940s, dominated by the winding Current River and the sprawling Clark National Forest. Genealogists and hikers can trace the footprints of rural communities at Wilderness, Bristol Church, and Rinnard School.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1948 Map of Montier
    1948 Map of Montier
    1948 Montier
    1948 Print · USGS
    Post-war Howell, Shannon, and Oregon Counties come to life here, showing the ridge-and-hollow social network of the Missouri Ozarks. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like Marble Hill Sch, Bennett Chapel, and the Brown Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1948 Map of Birch Tree
    1948 Map of Birch Tree
    1948 Birch Tree
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are documented here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of state forests and spring-fed rivers. Local historians can trace family locations near New Liberty, Oak Forest Cem, and numerous rural schoolhouses like Spring Creek Sch.
    2 unique versions available

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