1940s Maps of Fourth Ward, Houston

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


Fourth Ward, Houston maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Settegast
    1946 Map of Settegast
    1946 Settegast
    1946 Print · USGS
    Northeast Houston and the industrial ship channel areas are captured here at the height of the mid-forties boom. Researchers can trace ancestral locations and civic growth through sites like Kashmere Gardens School, Evergreen Cem, and the neighborhoods bordering Halls Bayou.

  2. 1946 Map of Houston Heights
    1946 Map of Houston Heights
    1946 Houston Heights
    1946 Print · USGS
    Houston and its northern suburbs are captured just after the war, showing the rapid growth of neighborhoods like Garden Oaks and the Heights. Local researchers can locate dozens of mid-century landmarks, from Hillendahl Cem to the George Washington Carver School.

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