1940s Maps of The Highlands, Shoreline
Explore 2 historic maps of The Highlands 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 The Highlands'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 The Highlands's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
The Highlands, Shoreline maps
(2)- 1949 Map of Shilshole Bay, 1954 Print
1949 Shilshole Bay1954 Print · USGSSeattle'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 - 1949 Map of Seattle North, 1956 Print
1949 Seattle North1956 Print · USGSMid-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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