1940s Maps of Douglas County, Oregon

Explore 17 historic maps of Douglas 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 Douglas 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.
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Start exploring Douglas County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Douglas County, OR maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Chemult
    1941 Map of Chemult
    1941 Chemult
    1941 Print · USGS
    Upper Klamath County in the mid-1930s is a landscape of high-altitude timber camps and critical rail junctions. Genealogy researchers can trace remote family holdings and logging outposts like Hoey Ranch, Beaver Marsh, and Lumber Camp 2 along the competing railroad lines.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1941 Map of Siltcoos Lake, 1958 Print
    1941 Map of Siltcoos Lake, 1958 Print
    1941 Siltcoos Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coast at the onset of World War II was a landscape of timber, dunes, and vital freshwater lakes. Researchers can trace the early path of the Oregon Coast Highway past Idlewilde Sch and through settlements like Westlake and Cushman.

  3. 1942 Map of Lowell
    1942 Map of Lowell
    1942 Lowell
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Willamette River valley and the foothills of the Cascades are captured here before the construction of major dams and reservoirs. Genealogists can trace family locations at the Smithson Homestead, early schools like Unity Sch, and the remote Bohemia Post Office.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1942 Map of Siltcoos Lake
    1942 Map of Siltcoos Lake
    1942 Siltcoos Lake
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lane County at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape of massive freshwater lakes and timber-rich national forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail stops at Cushman and Ada Sta or locate family landmarks near Siltcoos Lake and the Siuslaw River.

  5. 1942 Map of Reedsport
    1942 Map of Reedsport
    1942 Reedsport
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coast at the onset of the 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by the Umpqua River and the Southern Pacific railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace old school sites like Scholfield Sch and find early landmarks including the Umpqua River LH and Lakeside.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1942 Map of Crow, 1960 Print
    1942 Map of Crow, 1960 Print
    1942 Crow
    1960 Print · USGS
    Lane and Douglas counties appear here during the early war years, showing a landscape shaped by timber management and remote ranching. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Gillespie Corners, Hadleyville Sch, and the South Fork Guard Sta.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1942 Map of Roman Nose Mtn, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Roman Nose Mtn, 1962 Print
    1942 Roman Nose Mtn
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Coast Range during the early 1940s is revealed here as a landscape of isolated homesteads and river-carved valleys. Researchers can locate remote schools like Alma Sch, the Southern Pacific rail line, and family landmarks including Hess Ranch and Luce Place.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1943 Map of Goodwin Peak
    1943 Map of Goodwin Peak
    1943 Goodwin Peak
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal range wilderness and isolated homesteads define this mid-century survey of the Lane and Douglas County line. Genealogists and researchers can locate family-named sites like Townsend Ranch, the North Fork Sch, and landmarks such as Smith River Falls.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1944 Map of Tiller, 1946 Print
    1944 Map of Tiller, 1946 Print
    1944 Tiller
    1946 Print · USGS
    Douglas County and Jackson County meet along high ridges during the mid-1940s, where remote ranching and timber mills defined the South Umpqua valley. Researchers can trace family homesteads like Lucas Ranch or search for old industrial sites such as the Banfield Mine and Old Johnson Mill.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1944 Map of Abbott Butte, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of Abbott Butte, 1958 Print
    1944 Abbott Butte
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Oregon's high timber country is documented here in the mid-1940s, showing the intersection of the Rogue River and Umpqua National Forests. Genealogists and historians can trace isolated mountain life through Ash Homestead, the Al Sarena (Buzzard) Mine, and several historic ranger stations.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1945 Map of Crow
    1945 Map of Crow
    1945 Crow
    1945 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Lane and Douglas Counties appear here at the height of the mid-century timber era. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and remote outposts such as Gillespie Corners, Hadleyville Sch, and the Wolf Creek Store.

  12. 1945 Map of Roman Nose Mtn
    1945 Map of Roman Nose Mtn
    1945 Roman Nose Mtn
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon's winding river valleys and timberlands are captured here during the mid-1940s, showing a remote landscape of forest guard stations and isolated homesteads. Researchers can locate family-named landmarks like Luce Place and Hess Ranch, or trace the Southern Pacific line through Linslaw.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1946 Map of Galice, 1955 Print
    1946 Map of Galice, 1955 Print
    1946 Galice
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southern Oregon's Rogue River corridor is documented here in the mid-forties, highlighting a period when gold mining and forest service outposts defined the region. Researchers can trace the heritage of local claims like the Almeda Mine and settlements such as Galice and Rand.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1946 Map of Dutchman Butte, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Dutchman Butte, 1958 Print
    1946 Dutchman Butte
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high timber country of Douglas and Josephine counties is captured here in the mid-1940s during the height of fire-watch forestry. Researchers can trace the early Pacific Trail and locate isolated outposts like the Dutchman Butte Lookout and Bradford Warden Sta.
    6 unique versions available

  15. 1947 Map of Abbott Butte
    1947 Map of Abbott Butte
    1947 Abbott Butte
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Cascades during the 1940s reveal a high-country landscape of ranger stations, mining claims, and early homesteads. Researchers can locate remote sites like the Al Sarena (Buzzard) Mine and the Ash Homestead or trace the Rogue River Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1948 Map of Galice
    1948 Map of Galice
    1948 Galice
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Rogue River canyon in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by remote forest camps and a storied mining history. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of the Benton Mine, the riverside settlement of Galice, and Rainie Falls.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1948 Map of Dutchman Butte
    1948 Map of Dutchman Butte
    1948 Dutchman Butte
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Oregon backcountry of Douglas and Curry counties is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of forest management and rail transport. Researchers can locate early fire lookouts and stations like Dutchman Butte Lookout and Bradford Warden Sta alongside the Southern Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available

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