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1940s Maps of Lewis County, Washington

Explore 16 historic maps of Lewis 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 Lewis 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 Lewis County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Lewis County, WA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Tenino
    1940 Map of Tenino
    1940 Tenino
    1940 Print · USGS
    Thurston County’s rail and timber landscape is documented here at the start of the 1940s, showing a critical intersection of three major railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural school districts of Spurgeon Creek Sch and the industrial footprint of the Panama Lumber & Shingle Co.
  4. 1941 Map of Walville
    1941 Map of Walville
    1941 Walville
    1941 Print · USGS
    The timber country and rail towns of southwest Washington are captured here just before the Second World War. Researchers can trace family sites at the Habersetzer Farm, locate the Brittian-Chandler CCC Camp, or follow the Northern Pacific RR through Pe Ell.
  7. 1941 Map of Meskill
    1941 Map of Meskill
    1941 Meskill
    1941 Print · USGS
    Lewis County at the start of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by timber camps and river valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through Claquato Cem or follow the vanished operations of Schafer Bros Logging Camp No 10.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1941 Map of Olequa
    1941 Map of Olequa
    1941 Olequa
    1941 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Washington on the eve of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by the Cowlitz River and the Northern Pacific rail line. Genealogists can trace early homesteads along Winlock to Toledo Road or locate family roots near St Francis Mission and Silver Lake.
  13. 1941 Map of Gate
    1941 Map of Gate
    1941 Gate
    1941 Print · USGS
    Thurston and Grays Harbor counties were bustling with rail and timber activity just before the mid-century. Researchers can trace the junction of four railroads near Gate or locate early rural sites like the Michigan Hill Sch and Jewelstock Ranch.
  16. 1941 Map of Skamokawa
    1941 Map of Skamokawa
    1941 Skamokawa
    1941 Print · USGS
    Wahkiakum County's timber and river culture is captured here during the early 1940s, showing the intersection of logging camps and Columbia River fisheries. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Oatfield Ranch, trace the Crown Willamette Headquarters Camp, or find the Fern Hill Cemetery.
  19. 1941 Map of Tanwax Lake
    1941 Map of Tanwax Lake
    1941 Tanwax Lake
    1941 Print · USGS
    Pierce County was a busy corridor for timber and defense just before the war, as shown in this detailed 1941 survey. Genealogists and historians can locate Camp 1 Logging Camp, the old Lacamas School, and the winding Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.
  22. 1941 Map of Ford
    1941 Map of Ford
    1941 Ford
    1941 Print · USGS
    Grays Harbor County at the brink of the Second World War shows a river valley shaped by logging and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Malone, Cedarville, and Saginaw along the banks of the Chehalis River.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1942 Map of Toutle
    1942 Map of Toutle
    1942 Toutle
    1942 Print · USGS
    Cowlitz County and the river valleys of the Cascades foothills are captured here in the early nineteen-forties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Toutle, Gilmore Corners, and St Helens, or locate the specific Toutle Lake School.
  28. 1943 Map of Willapa
    1943 Map of Willapa
    1943 Willapa
    1943 Print · USGS
    Pacific County's timber and rail corridor comes to life during the 1940s as industry follows the winding course of the Willapa River. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through localized landmarks like Riverview Sch, Camp No 1, and the Willapa State Salmon Hatchery.
  31. 1944 Map of Tenino
    1944 Map of Tenino
    1944 Tenino
    1944 Print · USGS
    Thurston County and the Lewis County border are captured in the mid-1940s, highlighting a landscape shaped by coal mining and heavy rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the positions of old schools like Cattail Sch, local landmarks such as the Oregon Trail Monument, and mining sites including Tono Mine No 1.
  34. 1944 Map of Yelm
    1944 Map of Yelm
    1944 Yelm
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Nisqually River valley and the surrounding prairies are captured here during the 1940s as military and rail infrastructure reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Northern Pacific, the Centralia Power Plant, and local landmarks like Collins Sch and Vail.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1944 Map of Ohop Valley
    1944 Map of Ohop Valley
    1944 Ohop Valley
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Ohop Valley and surrounding Pierce County timberlands are shown here during the mid-1940s, just as the region’s hydroelectric and forestry infrastructure was maturing. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life through sites like the Grange Hall, Edgerton Sch, and the logging community at Clay City.
  40. 1949 Map of Ohop Valley, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Ohop Valley, 1958 Print
    1949 Ohop Valley
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Ohop Valley area in the late 1940s was a hub of timber and rail, where the Milwaukee Road winds through the foothills. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Truth School Cem, Edgerton School, and the settlement at Clay City.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1949 Map of Yelm, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Yelm, 1958 Print
    1949 Yelm
    1958 Print · USGS
    Yelm and the surrounding prairies of Thurston and Pierce counties are shown here just after the war. Researchers can trace family ranching sites like Fox Ranch, early schools such as Collins School, and the heavy rail activity at McKenna.
  46. 1949 Map of Tenino, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Tenino, 1958 Print
    1949 Tenino
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Tenino region of Washington is captured here in the late 1940s as a bustling corridor of rail lines and expansive prairies. Researchers can trace historic coal mining at Monarch Mines, locate the Oregon Trail Monument, or find rural landmarks like Violet Prairie Church.
    2 unique versions available
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