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1940s Maps of Nevada, Missouri

Explore 4 historic maps of Nevada 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 Nevada'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 Nevada's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Nevada, MO maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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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