1940s Maps of Columbus, Ohio

Explore 2 historic maps of Columbus 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 Columbus'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 Columbus's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Columbus, OH maps

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  1. 1943 Map of East Columbus
    1943 Map of East Columbus
    1943 East Columbus
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, and other nearby areas

  2. 1947 Map of Columbus, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Columbus, 1948 Print
    1947 Columbus
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Columbus, including Springfield, Athens, and other nearby areas

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