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1940s Maps of Vernon County, Missouri

Explore 18 historic maps of Vernon 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 Vernon County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Vernon County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Vernon County, MO maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Harwood
    1940 Map of Harwood
    1940 Harwood
    1940 Print · USGS
    Vernon County farmland and rural rail towns are captured here at the end of the thirties, anchored by the Missouri Kansas Texas line. Trace early school locations like Robinson Sch and Lowe Sch alongside the historic town plats of Walker and Fair Haven.
  4. 1940 Map of Hume, 1954 Print
    1940 Map of Hume, 1954 Print
    1940 Hume
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands come to life in this late-depression era survey centered on Hume. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Hume Cem, Union Chapel, and the settlement of Amos.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1941 Map of Eldorado Springs North
    1941 Map of Eldorado Springs North
    1941 Eldorado Springs North
    1941 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Missouri is captured here in the late thirties and early forties, showing the rural landscapes of St. Clair and Cedar Counties. Researchers can trace the rail-era footprint of Eldorado Springs and locate local landmarks like Lefler Cem and Forest Grove Sch.
  10. 1941 Map of Harwood
    1941 Map of Harwood
    1941 Harwood
    1941 Print · USGS
    Vernon County townships hummed with activity in the early 1940s, organized around a dense network of country schools and the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad. Trace family roots at Fair Haven, Walker, or rural schoolhouses like Lowe Sch and Coal Creek Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1942 Map of Hume
    1942 Map of Hume
    1942 Hume
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas border area near Hume is captured here just before the mid-century, showing a landscape tightly woven with railroads and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lawrence Cem, Union Chapel, and the now-vanished rail stop at Amos.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1942 Map of Sprague
    1942 Map of Sprague
    1942 Sprague
    1942 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Bates and Vernon Counties are captured here during the early 1940s, just as the landscape was shifting away from its rail-dependent roots. Researchers can trace the legacy of local education through numerous country schoolhouses like White Rock Sch and Fairview Sch, or locate family sites near Greenlawn Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1942 Map of Dederick
    1942 Map of Dederick
    1942 Dederick
    1942 Print · USGS
    Vernon County, Missouri, is captured here in the years just before the war, showing a landscape defined by prairie farming and the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace many rural landmarks, including Sandstone Cem, the Culbertson Mine, and the village of Dederick.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1942 Map of Richards
    1942 Map of Richards
    1942 Richards
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas borderlands in the late 1930s were defined by the crossing of major rail lines and the winding Little Osage River. Researchers can trace old township schoolhouses like Enoch Sch and local burial sites including Turley Cem and East Liberty Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1942 Map of Deerfield
    1942 Map of Deerfield
    1942 Deerfield
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Kansas border comes into focus in the early 1940s, showing a rural landscape defined by the Marmaton River and the Kansas City Southern railroad. Researchers can locate numerous country schools like Lone Elm Sch and Sunny Slope Sch or trace the small settlements of Deerfield and Eve.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1942 Map of Moundville
    1942 Map of Moundville
    1942 Moundville
    1942 Print · USGS
    Vernon County farmland and river bottoms are captured here in the late thirties, just as the local rail-and-river economy remained the backbone of the region. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Wilburn Cem and several rural schoolhouses, including Oak Grove Sch and Pleasant Ridge Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1942 Map of Eldorado Springs South
    1942 Map of Eldorado Springs South
    1942 Eldorado Springs South
    1942 Print · USGS
    Cedar County and Vernon County are captured here just before the war, when small rural schools and churches still anchored every few miles. Trace family roots at Clintonville, Virgil City, or local landmarks like Nine Wonders Sch and Sulphur Springs Ch.
  34. 1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Lawrence, 1954 Print
    1947 Lawrence
    1954 Print · USGS
    Eastern Kansas and western Missouri thrive in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by major river valleys and a dense railway network. Genealogists can trace family settlements from Lawrence to Greenwood and locate landmarks like Olathe Navy and Lake Lotawana.
  37. 1947 Map of Joplin, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Joplin, 1954 Print
    1947 Joplin
    1954 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma are shown here during the late 1940s, a period of heavy industrial and military activity. Researchers can trace the extensive Tri-State Mining District, the layout of Camp Crowder, and local landmarks like Mount Hope Cem.
  40. 1948 Map of Nevada
    1948 Map of Nevada
    1948 Nevada
    1948 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Vernon County is anchored by the rail hub of Nevada and the nearby Camp Clark Military Reservation. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of rural landmarks, including Deepwood Cemetery, Union Sch, and the isolated Marvin Chapel.
  43. 1948 Map of Mulberry, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Mulberry, 1954 Print
    1948 Mulberry
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri border was a hive of industrial activity just after the war, marked by extensive coal excavations. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of rural schools and small settlements like Arma, Croweburg, and Coalvale.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1948 Map of Garland, 1977 Print
    1948 Map of Garland, 1977 Print
    1948 Garland
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey, showing the busy rail corridors and coal fields of Bourbon and Vernon counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like McKill Chapel, Heaviside Cem, and Oskaloosa.
  49. 1949 Map of Garland
    1949 Map of Garland
    1949 Garland
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri border comes alive in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by coal extraction and rail transport. Researchers can trace the Kansas City Southern line past Garland or locate rural landmarks like McKill Chapel and Totten Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1949 Map of Joplin
    1949 Map of Joplin
    1949 Joplin
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri borderlands thrive in the late 1940s, showing a robust network of railroad towns and river valleys. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural centers such as Chanute, Iola, and Fort Scott.
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