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1940s Maps of Scioto County, Ohio

Explore 8 historic maps of Scioto 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 Scioto 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 Scioto County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Scioto County, OH maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Piketon
    1944 Map of Piketon
    1944 Piketon
    1944 Print · USGS
    Southern Ohio's hill country meets the Scioto River valley in the mid-1940s, a landscape defined by ancient earthworks and rugged ridge-top schoolhouses. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the County Home, trace the Norfolk and Western RR, or find vanished community hubs like Bethel Pike PO and Morgantown.
  4. 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.
  7. 1949 Map of Pond Run, 1960 Print
    1949 Map of Pond Run, 1960 Print
    1949 Pond Run
    1960 Print · USGS
    The rugged interior of Scioto County is captured here in the late 1940s, just as state forest management was maturing. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like McDermott Cem and Elmtree Sch, or trace the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio through Quincy.
  10. 1949 Map of Vanceburg, 1960 Print
    1949 Map of Vanceburg, 1960 Print
    1949 Vanceburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the rugged hills of Lewis County are captured here just after the war. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Beasley Fork Chapel, Aills Cem, and the County Infirmary.
  13. 1949 Map of Garrison, 1961 Print
    1949 Map of Garrison, 1961 Print
    1949 Garrison
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the interior hollows of Lewis County are captured here just after the war. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Waring Cem, Red Brush Sch, and several rural churches along Kinniconick Creek.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Friendship, 1962 Print
    1949 Map of Friendship, 1962 Print
    1949 Friendship
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley near the turn of the mid-century reveals a landscape of industrial river transport and deep-hollow settlements. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural education and faith at Lower Carey Run Sch, Pine Grove Sch, and Nace Run Tabernacle.
  19. 1949 Map of Buena Vista, 1964 Print
    1949 Map of Buena Vista, 1964 Print
    1949 Buena Vista
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands of the late 1940s reveal a landscape of river navigation and forest management. Researchers can trace riverside life at Rome (Stout PO), locate the Twin Creek Lookout Tower, and find rural congregations like Aills Chapel.
  22. 1949 Map of Vanceburg, 1964 Print
    1949 Map of Vanceburg, 1964 Print
    1949 Vanceburg
    1964 Print · USGS
    Vanceburg and the surrounding hollows of Lewis County are captured here just after the war, showing the deep intersection of river, rail, and ridge life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Holly Cem, the Lewis County Infirmary, and Holly Hill Ch.
    4 unique versions available
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