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1940s Maps of Renton, Washington

Explore 3 historic maps of Renton 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 Renton'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 Renton's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Renton, WA maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Maple Valley, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Maple Valley, 1956 Print
    1949 Maple Valley
    1956 Print · USGS
    Maple Valley and its surrounding coal-rich mountains are documented here just after the war, showing the area's transition from mining to rural community life. Researchers can trace the Pacific Coast RR line past the Indian Coal Mine (Abandoned) and locate local landmarks like the Highline Cem and Maple Valley Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1949 Map of Renton, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Renton, 1956 Print
    1949 Renton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Renton 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
  7. 1949 Map of Des Moines, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Des Moines, 1956 Print
    1949 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Post-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
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