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1940s Maps of Jefferson County, Washington

Explore 14 historic maps of Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Jefferson County, WA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Port Gamble
    1940 Map of Port Gamble
    1940 Port Gamble
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Kitsap Peninsula and Hood Canal are seen here in the final years before the bridge era, when a complex network of ferries was the lifeblood of the sound. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Port Gamble, Hansville, and the Port Madison Indian Reservation.
  4. 1940 Map of Point Misery
    1940 Map of Point Misery
    1940 Point Misery
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal life along the Hood Canal and Dabob Bay is caught in detail just before the mid-century, from timber operations to maritime crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace the Brinnon Seabeck Ferry, identify the Barney White Ranch, and locate the Seabeck Sch.
  7. 1940 Map of Quilcene
    1940 Map of Quilcene
    1940 Quilcene
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula shoreline and timbered foothills are captured here during the late pre-war era, from the heights of Mt Walker to the depths of Dabob Bay. Researchers can trace early logging operations at Mc Cormack Lumber Co or locate civic landmarks like the Port Townsend Dam and US Fish Hatchery.
  10. 1942 Map of Mount Olympus
    1942 Map of Mount Olympus
    1942 Mount Olympus
    1942 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and glaciers of the Olympic Peninsula are captured here during the 1930s, showing a land of deep ice and early mountain outposts. Researchers can trace historic backcountry sites like Olympic Hot Springs, Humes Ranch, and the Olympus Guard Station.
  13. 1943 Map of Richardson
    1943 Map of Richardson
    1943 Richardson
    1943 Print · USGS
    Lopez Island and the surrounding San Juan archipelago are captured here in the early forties, showing a coastal landscape of maritime hamlets and isolated island life. You can trace early school sites like Center Sch and the harbor at Richardson, or locate the remote Smith Island National Wild Life Refuge.
  16. 1943 Map of Spruce Mountain
    1943 Map of Spruce Mountain
    1943 Spruce Mountain
    1943 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Clallam Counties during the wartime era show a landscape of deep timber and isolated homesteads. Researchers can locate remote family holdings like the Huelsdonk Ranch and Schmidt Ranch or trace trails to the Bogachiel Guard Station.
  19. 1943 Map of Copalis Beach
    1943 Map of Copalis Beach
    1943 Copalis Beach
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Washington coast in the 1940s is detailed here from the Olympic Peninsula to the Columbia River. Trace old beach settlements like Moclips and Copalis Beach alongside landmarks like the Willapa Bay Lighthouse.
  22. 1944 Map of Mt. Angeles, 1957 Print
    1944 Map of Mt. Angeles, 1957 Print
    1944 Mt. Angeles
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula interior was a network of remote ranger stations and wilderness camps during the mid-twentieth century. Researchers can locate early backcountry infrastructure including Elkhorn Guard Sta, Drums Cabin, and the high-elevation Deer Park Lookout.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1946 Map of Mt. Angeles
    1946 Map of Mt. Angeles
    1946 Mt. Angeles
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Olympic interior in the mid-forties remains a wilderness of remote ranger outposts and mountaineer camps. Trace early park infrastructure from Deer Park Lookout to isolated sites like Remanns Cabin and Drums Cabin.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1946 Map of Tyler Peak, 1955 Print
    1946 Map of Tyler Peak, 1955 Print
    1946 Tyler Peak
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high Olympic wilderness of the mid-forties is documented here just as backcountry recreation and park administration were expanding. Researchers can trace historic shelters and mining interests like the Tubal Cain Mine, Camp Mystery, and Slab Camp Guard Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1947 Map of The Brothers, 1957 Print
    1947 Map of The Brothers, 1957 Print
    1947 The Brothers
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula wilderness meets the shoreline in the late 1940s, showing the rugged interior before modern expansion. Researchers can locate the John Ahl Sch near Eldon or trace mountain trails to the Webb Lookout and The Brothers.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1947 Map of Mt. Steel, 1957 Print
    1947 Map of Mt. Steel, 1957 Print
    1947 Mt. Steel
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high Olympic wilderness appears here in the late 1940s, a period of remote mountaineering and early trail development. Researchers can locate isolated mountain outposts such as Chalet and the Nine Stream Shelter among the headwaters of the Skokomish River.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1947 Map of Mt Christie, 1959 Print
    1947 Map of Mt Christie, 1959 Print
    1947 Mt Christie
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Jefferson County high country in the late 1940s shows the early development of the national park system before modern road networks expanded. Researchers can trace historic mountain infrastructure including the Graves Creek Inn, Chicago Camp, and the Muncaster Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1948 Map of Tyler Peak
    1948 Map of Tyler Peak
    1948 Tyler Peak
    1948 Print · USGS
    The high Olympic wilderness of the late 1940s is shown here through its network of forest guard stations and remote backcountry camps. Researchers can trace historic trails to the Tubal Cain Mine, Royal Creek Cabin, and Louella Guard Sta.
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