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1940s Maps of Shoreline, Washington

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

Shoreline, WA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Edmonds, 1944 Print
    1942 Map of Edmonds, 1944 Print
    1942 Edmonds
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Snohomish County and Whidbey Island are captured in the early 1940s during a period of maritime and rail expansion. Researchers can trace historic ferry lines, the Great Northern railroad, and local landmarks like Alderwood Manor and Firlands Sanitarium.
  4. 1949 Map of Shilshole Bay, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Shilshole Bay, 1954 Print
    1949 Shilshole Bay
    1954 Print · USGS
    Seattle's northwestern waterfront is captured in the mid-century as neighborhoods like Ballard and Loyal Heights expand near the industrial shore. Trace the rail lines of the Great Northern and find historic sites like Fort Lawton and West Point Light.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1949 Map of Seattle North, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Seattle North, 1956 Print
    1949 Seattle North
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Seattle is captured here as the city's northern neighborhoods and shorelines entered an era of rapid postwar development. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Greenwood, Lake City, and Laurelhurst, while locating landmarks like the U S Naval Air Station and St Edwards Seminary.
    3 unique versions available
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