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1940s Maps of Lincoln County, Oregon

Explore 15 historic maps of Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Lincoln County, OR maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Nestucca Bay
    1941 Map of Nestucca Bay
    1941 Nestucca Bay
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coast at the start of the 1940s reveals a mix of timber industry and early seaside tourism. Trace the history of coastal work and recreation through labels like the Miles Lake CCC Camp, Hebo Alder Mill, and the many fire lookouts.
  4. 1941 Map of Cape Foulweather
    1941 Map of Cape Foulweather
    1941 Cape Foulweather
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coast at the start of the 1940s reveals a chain of separate seaside villages along the Pacific. Genealogists and historians can trace early boundaries of Oceanlake, Delake, and Taft or locate the old ferry crossing at Kernville.
  7. 1942 Map of Euchre Mtn
    1942 Map of Euchre Mtn
    1942 Euchre Mtn
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lincoln County during the early 1940s reveals a landscape of isolated timber outposts and river-oriented landings. Researchers can trace historic river access at Melco Landing and Mowrey Landing or locate family landmarks like Horner Ranch and the Ojalla Bridge.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 1942 Map of Waldport
    1942 Map of Waldport
    1942 Waldport
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coast at the onset of World War II reveals a landscape of isolated seaside settlements and managed forests. Trace the early layout of Waldport and Yachats alongside landmarks like the CCC Camp and Smithy Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1942 Map of Spirit Mtn
    1942 Map of Spirit Mtn
    1942 Spirit Mtn
    1942 Print · USGS
    The northern Oregon Coast Range and Grand Ronde Valley come into focus during the early years of the war. Researchers can trace the timber economy and tribal history through landmarks like the Grand Ronde Agency, Midway Lumber Co, and Cloverleaf Sch.
  22. 1942 Map of Nestucca Bay
    1942 Map of Nestucca Bay
    1942 Nestucca Bay
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon is captured here during the early war years as timber and forest management shaped the local economy. Researchers can locate vanished infrastructure like the Hebohalder Mill and Powder House, or trace the development of Pacific City and Neskowin.
  25. 1942 Map of Yaquina
    1942 Map of Yaquina
    1942 Yaquina
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coast at the start of the 1940s reveals a maritime landscape centered on the working waterfront of Newport. Researchers can trace the development of the Oregon Coast Highway past landmarks like Yaquina Head, the U S Coast Guard Station, and Oysterville.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1942 Map of Valsetz
    1942 Map of Valsetz
    1942 Valsetz
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Coast Range was a hive of timber activity during the early 1940s, centered on the company town of Valsetz. Trace the operations of the Cobbs-Mitchell Lumber Co and locate high-altitude lookouts like Fanno Pk Lookout and Riley Pk Lookout.
  31. 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.
  34. 1942 Map of Toledo, 1946 Print
    1942 Map of Toledo, 1946 Print
    1942 Toledo
    1946 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon's timber and rail networks are frozen in time just after the war, showing the industrial heart of the Yaquina watershed. Genealogists can trace family roots through locations like Riverside Cem or rural schools such as Moody Sch and Bear Creek Sch.
  37. 1943 Map of Euchre Mtn
    1943 Map of Euchre Mtn
    1943 Euchre Mtn
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Oregon Coast Range at the start of the 1940s reveals a river-driven landscape shaped by the Siletz River and deep forest. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements and river access points like Mack Landing, the Horner Ranch, and the Ojalla Bridge near The Maples.
  40. 1944 Map of Cape Foulweather
    1944 Map of Cape Foulweather
    1944 Cape Foulweather
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Oregon coastline north of Newport appears here in the late 1930s as a series of emerging seaside communities connected by the Coast Highway. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Depoe Bay and Taft, or locate landmarks like Devils Lake and Otter Rock.
  43. 1948 Map of Vancouver, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Vancouver, 1957 Print
    1948 Vancouver
    1957 Print · USGS
    Post-war growth transforms the river valleys of the Pacific Northwest as the timber and rail economy thrives. Trace family roots in Tillamook or Oregon City, and locate vanished landmarks like the spit at Bayocean or the Skamania Mine.
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