1940s Maps of Lincoln County, Washington

Explore 6 historic maps of Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Lincoln County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Lincoln County, WA maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Wellpinit
    1944 Map of Wellpinit
    1944 Wellpinit
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Spokane Indian Reservation and the winding Spokane River define this 1940s landscape during an era of logging and early hydroelectric power. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at Wellpinit, the Deer Park Logging Camp, and the State Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1945 Map of Reardan
    1945 Map of Reardan
    1945 Reardan
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Lincoln County plateau in the mid-forties was a vital crossroads of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like District School No 1, Pleasant View Cem, and the high point of Hanning Butte.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Grand Coulee Dam, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Grand Coulee Dam, 1955 Print
    1948 Grand Coulee Dam
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Grand Coulee region underwent a massive transformation by the late 1940s as the dam transformed the river valley into a sprawling reservoir. Trace the growth of Coulee Dam and Grand Coulee, and locate rural landmarks like the Grand Coulee Grange and Bagdad Junction.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Wilbur, 1964 Print
    1948 Map of Wilbur, 1964 Print
    1948 Wilbur
    1964 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County is captured here in the years following the creation of the Grand Coulee reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Wilbur and Creston or locate rural landmarks like the Potlatch Grange and Sherman.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Lincoln, 1968 Print
    1948 Map of Lincoln, 1968 Print
    1948 Lincoln
    1968 Print · USGS
    The mid-century transformation of the upper Columbia River is captured here as the new reservoir rises. Researchers can trace the legacy of Fort Spokane, old schoolhouses like Enterprise Sch, and the layout of Bachelor Prairie.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Turtle Lake, 1969 Print
    1948 Map of Turtle Lake, 1969 Print
    1948 Turtle Lake
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Spokane River and the newly formed Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake define the landscape of Stevens County in the late 1940s. Genealogists can trace family connections at Egypt Ch, the St Augustine Sch, or the Germania Consolidated Mine.

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