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1940s Maps of Seattle, Washington

Explore 7 historic maps of Seattle 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 Seattle'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 Seattle's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Seattle, WA maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Shilshole Bay, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Shilshole Bay, 1954 Print
    1949 Shilshole Bay
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Seattle, including Shoreline, Bainbridge Island, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1949 Map of Renton, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Renton, 1956 Print
    1949 Renton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Seattle, including Kent, Renton, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1949 Map of Duwamish Head, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Duwamish Head, 1956 Print
    1949 Duwamish Head
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Seattle, including Bainbridge Island, Cowley, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1949 Map of Seattle North, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Seattle North, 1956 Print
    1949 Seattle North
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Seattle, including Kirkland, Shoreline, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1949 Map of Des Moines, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Des Moines, 1956 Print
    1949 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Seattle, including Kent, Renton, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Vashon, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Vashon, 1956 Print
    1949 Vashon
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Seattle, including Burien, Vashon, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1949 Map of Seattle South, 1969 Print
    1949 Map of Seattle South, 1969 Print
    1949 Seattle South
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Seattle, including Burien, Mercer Island, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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