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1940s Maps of Kitsap County, Washington

Explore 9 historic maps of Kitsap County 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 Kitsap County'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.
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Start exploring Kitsap County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Kitsap County, WA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Port Gamble
    1940 Map of Port Gamble
    1940 Port Gamble
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Kitsap Peninsula and Hood Canal are seen here in the final years before the bridge era, when a complex network of ferries was the lifeblood of the sound. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Port Gamble, Hansville, and the Port Madison Indian Reservation.
  4. 1940 Map of Point Misery
    1940 Map of Point Misery
    1940 Point Misery
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal life along the Hood Canal and Dabob Bay is caught in detail just before the mid-century, from timber operations to maritime crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace the Brinnon Seabeck Ferry, identify the Barney White Ranch, and locate the Seabeck Sch.
  7. 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.
  10. 1942 Map of Gig Harbor, 1954 Print
    1942 Map of Gig Harbor, 1954 Print
    1942 Gig Harbor
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Kitsap Peninsula and surrounding islands are mapped here during the early 1940s, highlighting a maritime world of inlets and ferries. Trace old family sites and rural landmarks like Elgin Sch, Lisabeula, and the many landings along Henderson Bay.
  13. 1943 Map of Gig Harbor
    1943 Map of Gig Harbor
    1943 Gig Harbor
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound shoreline and its peninsulas are captured here in the 1940s as a maritime network of small landings and inland schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Sunny Slope Sch, Lisabeula, and the many homesteads near Artondale.
  16. 1947 Map of The Brothers, 1957 Print
    1947 Map of The Brothers, 1957 Print
    1947 The Brothers
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula wilderness meets the shoreline in the late 1940s, showing the rugged interior before modern expansion. Researchers can locate the John Ahl Sch near Eldon or trace mountain trails to the Webb Lookout and The Brothers.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 1949 Map of Duwamish Head, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Duwamish Head, 1956 Print
    1949 Duwamish Head
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Seattle waterfront and Puget Sound islands are captured here in the years following World War II, when ferries were the lifeblood of the sound. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of West Seattle, Fauntleroy, and Vashon Heights alongside landmarks like Lafayette Sch and the Laurel Beach Sanatorium.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1949 Map of Vashon, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Vashon, 1956 Print
    1949 Vashon
    1956 Print · USGS
    Vashon and Maury Islands are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by waterfront settlements and maritime life. Genealogists can trace family locations in small communities like Burton, Ellisport, and Sylvan Beach, or find local landmarks such as Vashon Sch and the KOMO Radio Towers.
    4 unique versions available
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