1940s Maps of Brown County, Ohio

Explore 3 historic maps of Brown 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 Brown 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 Brown County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Brown County, OH maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Hillsboro
    1944 Map of Hillsboro
    1944 Hillsboro
    1944 Print · USGS
    Highland County is documented here during the mid-forties, showing the vital rail junction at Hillsboro and a dense network of rural schools. Trace ancestral roots through localized landmarks like Brier College Sch, Mowrystown, and Millers Chapel Ch.

  2. 1944 Map of Sardinia
    1944 Map of Sardinia
    1944 Sardinia
    1944 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Ohio during the Second World War was a landscape of dense rail networks and dozens of small school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Richland Sch, Bardwell Corners, and the historic Ursuline Convent.

  3. 1947 Map of Columbus, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Columbus, 1948 Print
    1947 Columbus
    1948 Print · USGS
    Central Ohio in the late 1940s is captured in this survey, showing the post-war transition of its rail hubs and military airfield expansions. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Ohio Canal, the Pennsylvania RR lines, and the Camp Sherman Military Reservation.

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