1940s Maps of Kent, Washington
Explore 5 historic maps of Kent 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 Kent'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 Kent's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Kent, WA maps
(5)- 1949 Map of Black Diamond, 1956 Print
1949 Black Diamond1956 Print · USGSThe coal and timber country of King County is captured here just after the war, showing the industrial heart of Black Diamond and its rail connections. Genealogists can locate family sites near Morganville, the local Cem, or the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation.6 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Poverty Bay, 1956 Print
1949 Poverty Bay1956 Print · USGSThe Puget Sound shoreline and the emerging Federal Way corridor are captured here during the late 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace early neighborhood footprints from Woodmont Beach to Madrona Heights and locate landmarks like Evergreen Airfield and Steel Lake Ch. - 1949 Map of Renton, 1956 Print
1949 Renton1956 Print · USGSRenton and the Green River Valley are seen here in the late 1940s at the height of their rail-and-river industrial era. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Union Pacific, locate the Longacres Race Track, or find family plots at Greenwood Cem.5 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Des Moines, 1956 Print
1949 Des Moines1956 Print · USGSPost-war King County comes to life as aviation and industry reshape the landscape between the Sound and the river valleys. Trace the early layout of Seattle Tacoma Airport alongside community landmarks like Covenant Beach Camp and Highline High Sch.6 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Auburn, 1956 Print
1949 Auburn1956 Print · USGSThe Green River valley at the close of the 1940s shows a landscape of growing towns and heavy rail infrastructure. Trace the early layout of Auburn and its General Depot, alongside landmarks like White Lake and the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation.5 unique versions available
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