1940s Maps of Benton County, Oregon

Explore 7 historic maps of Benton 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 Benton 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.
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Start exploring Benton County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Benton County, OR maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Halsey
    1941 Map of Halsey
    1941 Halsey
    1941 Print · USGS
    Linn County agriculture and river commerce are on full display during the early 1940s as rail and ferry networks connected the Willamette valley. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bell Plain School, the Irish Bend Ferry, and the Pine Grove Church.

  2. 1942 Map of Marys Peak
    1942 Map of Marys Peak
    1942 Marys Peak
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon timber country and the surrounding National Forest are mapped here just after the start of the war. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through remote stops like Nashville, find old schoolhouses such as Noise Sch, or locate the Oregon State Fish Hatchery.

  3. 1942 Map of Alsea
    1942 Map of Alsea
    1942 Alsea
    1942 Print · USGS
    Benton and Lincoln Counties are shown in great detail during the early 1940s, highlighting the intersection of the timber industry and rural settlement. Researchers can locate remote sites like Missouri Bend Sch, the Alsea Lumber Co, and early mountain lookouts including West Tree Lookout.

  4. 1942 Map of Monroe
    1942 Map of Monroe
    1942 Monroe
    1942 Print · USGS
    Benton and Lane counties are shown just as the nation entered the war, featuring the river-and-rail corridor of the Long Tom River. Researchers can trace the rural landscape of schoolhouses and cemeteries like Oak Ridge Sch and Oak Ridge Cem.

  5. 1942 Map of Corvallis
    1942 Map of Corvallis
    1942 Corvallis
    1942 Print · USGS
    Corvallis and the Willamette Valley are captured in detail during the early war years, showing a landscape of college grounds and timbered hills. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Hoskins (Fort School), trace the Southern Pacific rail line, or find rural cemeteries such as IOOF Cem.
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  6. 1942 Map of Tidewater, 1945 Print
    1942 Map of Tidewater, 1945 Print
    1942 Tidewater
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon's winding river valleys are captured here during the mid-forties, showing the deep integration of the timber and fishing industries. You can locate early forest landmarks like Fivemile Shelter, the Upper Yachats Sch, and the State Fish Hatchery along the Alsea River.

  7. 1944 Map of Albany
    1944 Map of Albany
    1944 Albany
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Willamette Valley during the Second World War era shows a landscape of river-fed agriculture and growing rail hubs. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Oakville Ch, Dover Cem, and dozens of district schools such as Fir Grove Sch.

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