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1940s Maps of Phelps County, Missouri

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

Phelps County, MO maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Big Piney
    1941 Map of Big Piney
    1941 Big Piney
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Ozarks at the dawn of the war years reveal a landscape of rural schoolhouses and river bends before military expansion. Genealogists can trace family roots through Lone Star Sch, Cook Cem, and the now-transformed settlement of Bloodland.
  4. 1942 Map of Waynesville
    1942 Map of Waynesville
    1942 Waynesville
    1942 Print · USGS
    Pulaski County during the early 1940s shows a landscape of deep river bends and the emergence of wartime infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Burchard Cem, the Old Indian Lead Mine, and the original footprint of Fort Leonard Wood.
  7. 1943 Map of Big Piney
    1943 Map of Big Piney
    1943 Big Piney
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are shown here during the early years of the Second World War as federal land expansion reshaped the region. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Lone Star Sch and churches including St Annie Ch and Dondas Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1944 Map of Waynesville
    1944 Map of Waynesville
    1944 Waynesville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Pulaski County at the peak of the Second World War shows a landscape in transition as the new Fort Leonard Wood takes shape among the Ozark hills. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named sites like Wheelers Mill, Riddle Bridge, and the Joiner Cem along the winding Gasconade River.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1945 Map of Edgar Springs
    1945 Map of Edgar Springs
    1945 Edgar Springs
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of upland ridges and deep hollows at the borders of Phelps and Texas counties. Researchers can trace rural community life through the Blooming Rose CCC Camp and remote sites like Bethlehem Sch & Pray Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1947 Map of Jefferson City, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Jefferson City, 1949 Print
    1947 Jefferson City
    1949 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri and the northern Ozarks come into focus in this late 1940s survey of the river-and-rail landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Jefferson City and Sedalia or locate family roots near Bagnell Dam and the Lake of the Ozarks.
  19. 1948 Map of Tavern, 1973 Print
    1948 Map of Tavern, 1973 Print
    1948 Tavern
    1973 Print · USGS
    Maries County life in the late 1940s was centered on the river valleys and a network of rural schools. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Old Van Cleve, the Barnhart Cem, and numerous schoolhouses including Camp Ground Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 1949 Map of Vienna
    1949 Map of Vienna
    1949 Vienna
    1949 Print · USGS
    Maries County life in the late 1940s centers on the winding GASCONADE RIVER and the county seat of VIENNA. You can trace rural schoolhouse locations like Bell Sch and Terry Sch or find family landmarks such as Walker Cem and Spencer Store.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1949 Map of Rolla, 1950 Print
    1949 Map of Rolla, 1950 Print
    1949 Rolla
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape of deep river valleys and emerging reservoir projects. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining towns of Bonne Terre and Potosi or follow the early route of U.S. Highway 66.
  31. 1949 Map of Meramec Spring, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Meramec Spring, 1957 Print
    1949 Meramec Spring
    1957 Print · USGS
    Phelps and Dent counties are shown here just after the war, at a time when rural education and mining defined the Missouri Ozarks. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Wishon Cem, Asher Cemetery, and dozens of district schools such as Roster School.
    2 unique versions available
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