1940s Maps of Provo, Utah

Explore 6 historic maps of Provo 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 Provo'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 Provo's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Provo, UT maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Orem, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Orem, 1957 Print
    1948 Orem
    1957 Print · USGS
    Postwar industrialization and agricultural roots converge in this mid-century survey of the Utah Valley shoreline. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the Geneva Steel Plant, local schools like Vineyard School, and old settlements such as Christmas City.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1948 Map of Orem, 1959 Print
    1948 Map of Orem, 1959 Print
    1948 Orem
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Utah Valley at the end of the 1940s showcases a unique blend of heavy industry and high-mountain wilderness. Local historians can trace the development of Orem and Pleasant Grove or locate the Steel Plant and Lincoln Jr HS near Utah Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Springville, 1959 Print
    1948 Map of Springville, 1959 Print
    1948 Springville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Springville and the southern Wasatch Front are shown here just after the war as industrial and agricultural centers. Genealogists can locate family sites near City Cem or trace school locations like Jefferson Sch and Lincoln Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Provo, 1960 Print
    1948 Map of Provo, 1960 Print
    1948 Provo
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Provo is shown here as a thriving center for education and industry along the eastern shores of Utah Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Brigham Young University, the State Mental Hospital, and neighborhood schools like Maeser School.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Bridal Veil Falls, 1960 Print
    1948 Map of Bridal Veil Falls, 1960 Print
    1948 Bridal Veil Falls
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Provo River canyon was a vital transportation corridor just after the war, where the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR wound past steep peaks. Trace early settlement sites and mountain landmarks like Bridal Veil Falls, Vivian Park, and Y Mountain.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Provo, 1959 Print
    1949 Map of Provo, 1959 Print
    1949 Provo
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Utah Valley thrived in the late post-war years as industrial growth and educational institutions expanded along the eastern shore of Utah Lake. Researchers can locate family roots in settlements like Palmyra and Leland or trace the industrial sites at Ironton and the Sugar Refinery.

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