1940s Maps of Ferry County, Washington

Explore 12 historic maps of Ferry 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 Ferry County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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


Ferry County, WA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Marcus
    1942 Map of Marcus
    1942 Marcus
    1942 Print · USGS
    Upper Stevens County in the late thirties shows a rugged landscape of rail-connected river towns and mountain mines. Trace family roots at the Old Catholic Mission or locate early industrial sites like the Kettle River Mine and Meyers Falls.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1948 Map of Curlew
    1948 Map of Curlew
    1948 Curlew
    1948 Print · USGS
    Ferry County’s river-and-rail corridor is captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital connection between the Canadian border and the interior. Researchers can trace the Great Northern line through Curlew and Danville, or locate family-named features like Lundimo Meadows and St Peter Cr.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Grand Coulee Dam, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Grand Coulee Dam, 1955 Print
    1948 Grand Coulee Dam
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Grand Coulee region underwent a massive transformation by the late 1940s as the dam transformed the river valley into a sprawling reservoir. Trace the growth of Coulee Dam and Grand Coulee, and locate rural landmarks like the Grand Coulee Grange and Bagdad Junction.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Republic, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Republic, 1957 Print
    1948 Republic
    1957 Print · USGS
    Republic and the surrounding Ferry County high country are shown here in the late 1940s as a hub of mining and rail. You can trace the Great Northern tracks past Curlew Lake, locate the California Mine, and find the Fairweather Airport near town.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Sherman Peak, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Sherman Peak, 1957 Print
    1948 Sherman Peak
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high country of Ferry County is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of lookouts and forest outposts. You can trace early mountain routes through Sherman Creek Pass and locate isolated stations like Growden Guard Sta and Snowshoe Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Kettle Falls, 1960 Print
    1948 Map of Kettle Falls, 1960 Print
    1948 Kettle Falls
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Kettle Falls region of Stevens County is captured here shortly after the creation of Lake Roosevelt. Genealogists and local historians can locate the community of Boyds, the Sherwood Sch (Aban'd), and family-named landmarks like Bisbee Mtn.

  7. 1948 Map of Hunters, 1960 Print
    1948 Map of Hunters, 1960 Print
    1948 Hunters
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, this portion of Stevens County shows the impact of the newly created Lake Roosevelt on the Columbia River valley. Researchers can trace remote mining operations like the Cleveland Mine and Germania Mine or locate family roots near the Enterprise Cem and Cedonia Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1948 Map of Orient, 1960 Print
    1948 Map of Orient, 1960 Print
    1948 Orient
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, the remote valley of the Kettle River was a lifeline for border communities along the Great Northern rail line. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through labels for the Barstow Sch, the Orient Ranger Station, and the Kettle River Mine.

  9. 1948 Map of Togo Mountain, 1963 Print
    1948 Map of Togo Mountain, 1963 Print
    1948 Togo Mountain
    1963 Print · USGS
    Ferry County’s high country is captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of rugged peaks and essential forest service outposts. Researchers can locate remote sites like the Summit Guard Sta or trace family history through landmarks like Ryan Cabin and Ryan Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1948 Map of Wilbur, 1964 Print
    1948 Map of Wilbur, 1964 Print
    1948 Wilbur
    1964 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County is captured here in the years following the creation of the Grand Coulee reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Wilbur and Creston or locate rural landmarks like the Potlatch Grange and Sherman.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1948 Map of Wilmont Creek, 1964 Print
    1948 Map of Wilmont Creek, 1964 Print
    1948 Wilmont Creek
    1964 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Columbia River are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the early years of the massive reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can trace small communities like Kewa and Rogers Bar, noting the exact locations of the Kewa Cem and rural schools.

  12. 1948 Map of Lincoln, 1968 Print
    1948 Map of Lincoln, 1968 Print
    1948 Lincoln
    1968 Print · USGS
    The mid-century transformation of the upper Columbia River is captured here as the new reservoir rises. Researchers can trace the legacy of Fort Spokane, old schoolhouses like Enterprise Sch, and the layout of Bachelor Prairie.
    2 unique versions available

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