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1940s Maps of Chelan County, Washington

Explore 4 historic maps of Chelan 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 Chelan 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Chelan County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Chelan County, WA maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Holden, 1955 Print
    1944 Map of Holden, 1955 Print
    1944 Holden
    1955 Print · USGS
    The northern Cascades of the 1940s come into focus through this survey of the high alpine region between Chelan and Snohomish counties. Researchers can trace the legacy of remote mining at the Holden Mine and find the site of the old Trinity settlement.
    7 unique versions available
  4. 1944 Map of Lucerne, 1966 Print
    1944 Map of Lucerne, 1966 Print
    1944 Lucerne
    1966 Print · USGS
    Lake Chelan's western shore remained accessible only by water in the 1940s, anchoring a landscape of isolated mountain outposts and high-elevation forestry. You can trace the Steamer Route to Lucerne, find the Edit Mine, and locate the old Cottonwood Guard Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1949 Map of Lucerne
    1949 Map of Lucerne
    1949 Lucerne
    1949 Print · USGS
    Lake Chelan and the surrounding wilderness are captured here in the late 1940s, highlighting a landscape defined by mountain peaks and lake-bound transit. Map collectors can trace the Steamer Route to Chelan and find historical sites like Lucerne and the Edit Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1949 Map of Holden
    1949 Map of Holden
    1949 Holden
    1949 Print · USGS
    The high Cascades of Chelan County are documented here during the post-war era of active mountain mining and alpine exploration. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Holden Mine and Glacier Peak Mines alongside high-country camps like McKenzie Camp.
    3 unique versions available
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